Joy V. Jordan

Joy V. Jordan is an Associate Policy Scientist at the Institute for Public Administration (IPA) within the Joseph R. Biden Jr. School of Public Policy and Administration at the University of Delaware. Her work focuses on public service, policy research, and interdisciplinary collaboration. She holds a BS in Business Administration with a concentration in marketing from Drexel University.

Experience:

• April 2025–Present: Associate Policy Scientist, IPA, University of Delaware
• 2022–April 2025: Assistant Policy Scientist, IPA, University of Delaware
• 2019–2022: Membership Outreach Coordinator, Higher Education Consortia
• 2016–2018: State Authorization Coordinator

Professional Development:

• Basic Mediation Training (University of Delaware)
• Strategic Doing Practitioner (University of North Alabama)
• Communication for Professionals (University of Pennsylvania)

Key Affiliations:

• Delaware ACE Women's Network (DAWN) Executive Committee (2022–Present)
• American Marketing Association Member (2021–Present)

Her research and service activities include leadership in programs like the Special Education Dispute Resolution Services (SPARC), the Delaware Center for Civics Education, and the Democracy Project. She also contributes to initiatives in health and aging policy, regional development, and public administration education.