Jordan Cruz
MPP '23
Hometown: Pasadena, CA
Current City: Washington, DC
Why did you choose McCourt? I chose McCourt because of its location and its rigorous quantitative background.
What professional/ work experience did you have prior to coming to McCourt? Prior to coming to McCourt, I served with City Year Los Angeles at an elementary school in Koreatown.
What has been the best part of your experience so far? The McCourt Community! My professors and my peers are some of the most inspiring people and I feel so privileged to have the opportunity to learn from them.
Student organization involvement while at McCourt: Center for Social Justice and Women in Public Policy Initiative (WiPPI)
Undergraduate University, degree, and major: University of Southern California, Bachelor of Arts in Cognitive Science and Minor in Cinematic Arts
Hobbies/ Interests: Outside of school, I love visiting art museums, exploring new restaurants, and hiking!