Don Jordan

Experience

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  The Palm Beach Post

  Jun 2006 - Jun 2009

  Staff Writer

  Reported on and wrote breaking news and feature articles on education, city government, and other local issues at this South Florida newspaper.

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  Denver Public Schools

  Jul 2009 - Jun 2011

  High School English Teacher

  Taught high school English and journalism at an alternative high school in Denver Public Schools through Teach For America.

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  Teach For America

  Aug 2011 - Jul 2015

  Coordinated and developed external and internal communications in the Detroit region of this national education non-profit organization. Supported and developed first- and second-year teachers working in the Detroit region of Teach For America.

  • Manager, Regional Communications

    Aug 2013 - Jul 2015

  • Manager, Teacher Leadership Development

    Aug 2011 - Aug 2013
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  DTE Energy

  Mar 2015 - Jun 2016

  Freelance Speechwriter

  Wrote a variety of speeches and talking points for the company's charitable arm, the DTE Energy Foundation.

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  University of Michigan

  Feb 2016 - now

  I serve as a strategic leader in promoting the impact and importance of the University of Michigan's $2 billion research enterprise. I collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders both inside and outside the university to develop and implement effective communication strategies. My role involves overseeing a dynamic team dedicated to supporting the communications needs and aspirations of more 30 research units, ensuring that our research innovations and achievements are recognized globally. Provides university leadership and campus units with a range of communications support, from media preparation and the development of talking points, to the planning and launching of strategic initiatives. Produced written content for a wide variety of editorial projects within the university's Office of Enrollment Management, including blogs, speeches, newsletters, social media, and websites.

  • Senior Director of Research Communications

    Jul 2024 - now

  • Lead Public Affairs Representative

    Sept 2023 - Jun 2024

  • Senior Public Relations Representative

    Jan 2018 - Sept 2023

  • Content Lead Writer

    Feb 2016 - Jan 2018