Anna Jordan

Anna Jordan is an Assistant Professor of English at Westmont College, located in Santa Barbara, California. She holds a BA in English Literature from Westmont College and an MFA in Creative Writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts. Her work focuses on creative writing, with a particular emphasis on themes of motherhood, family, and contemporary life, as reflected in her essays and short stories.

Education:

• BA in English Literature, Westmont College
• MFA in Creative Writing, Vermont College of Fine Arts

Research & Publications: Jordan’s writing has appeared in Cup of Jo, Verily Magazine, Literary Mama, Flash Fiction Magazine, Mother.ly, and others. She contributed essays to the anthology The Magic of Motherhood (Zondervan, 2017), co-edited by Coffee+Crumbs.

Professional Roles: She previously served as Director of Creativity for the online storytelling community Coffee+Crumbs, where she also wrote regularly. Her work bridges creative expression with personal narrative, emphasizing accessibility and relatability.