Jordan Graham Charting His Own Path
Jordan Graham, Kiski’s first CSA award winner and current sophomore at Robert Morris University spent majority of his freshmen year doing what most freshmen do. “What do I want to do with my life? How do I get there?” So many questions and a new chapter away from home having to navigate his own path for the first time was challenging. That being said, Jordan did what most of us wait until our latter college years to do. He found himself a summer internship that provided some insight to his passions! After a busy 2023, we finally were able to catch up with one of CSA’s inaugural winners, see what he had to share below:
“This summer I interned at POISE Foundation in Pittsburgh, PA. POISE is a community foundation that makes grants to nonprofit organizations that seek to enhance the growth and self-sustainability of the Pittsburgh regions, African American community and areas of health, education, arts and culture.
My primary focus included marketing, social media, analysis, content creation, going to meetings, view applicants and event support. I contributed to their marketing strategy by creating content and post around the new POISE logo.”
It was neat to not only hear about Jordan’s experience but also some of his key takeaways. It seemed Jordan came away with not just technical and professional skills, but some life lessons and values were instilled along the way.
“I learned the importance of attention to detail, promptness, and giving back to people that look like me. I also learned how to read through different proposals to see what would fit their marketing needs. I can apply what I learned this past into the classroom, my work, and any career in the future.”
Jordan is currently majoring in business with a focus in marketing. His ultimate goal is to become a Chief Marketing Officer for a Fortune 500 company where he will be able to flex his ability to be creative, strategic, and lead other men and women in a positive and uplifting manner. His next move? How about London for his junior year of school?! Stay tuned for more Jordan Graham updates.
Jordan, we are so proud of you here at CSA and we cannot wait to see what is next. The entire community is rooting for you!
Fun Fact
Jordan has a passion for gardening.