An experienced business leader, 2x TEDx speaker, and process improvement expert, Dr. Jordan C. Thurston is passionate about education and driving change in the community. Born in Santiago, Chile, Jordan’s personal international experiences in countries like Malaysia, Singapore, and Chile have given him a better appreciation for managing diverse groups with consideration of the various regulatory landscapes, language barriers, and cultural traditions.

Jordan received his Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management from the University of North Texas, a Master of Business Administration from Texas A&M - Corpus Christi, and a Doctor of Business Administration from the Swiss School of Business & Management. He has worked in the financial industry for the last seven years in the Governance, Risk, and Compliance space - leveraging his process improvement experience every step of the way. Jordan is also the Founder & CEO of Evolve Like a Dragonfly LLC, a small business that caters to career coaching, TEDx prep, and many more services.

During his downtime, he spends it with his wife, Elesia, daughter, Kushalia, and their two dogs, Mochi and Panini. His passions include traveling, watching soccer & tennis, and mentoring those in the community.