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), Treasurer of Food and Health Research at McCourt (FaHRM)
What internships have you had so far during your time at McCourt?
- Public Policy and Advocacy Intern with Girl Scouts of the USA
- Legislative Intern with the U.S. House of Representatives, Office of Congressman Adam Schiff (CA-28)
- Program Analyst with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Division of Corporation Finance
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!