JORDYN WHITAKER

Jordyn Whitaker joined Grasslands as a 2023 Diversity-in-Marketing intern and is now a member of the PR team. She graduated with a degree in Strategic Communication from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Throughout her internship, Jordyn had a hands-on role supporting the agency’s marketing and PR teams. She spearheaded a redesign of the agency’s long-term social media strategy and contributed to vital marketing and PR services, including content production, account coordination, media tracking and pitching, research projects and FOIA requests.  

Personable and adaptable, Jordyn brings a fresh perspective to the cannabis industry with a drive to excel and never give up, no matter the circumstances. A passionate communicator, Jordyn began her career in marketing and public relations as a social media coordinator at an agency in her hometown of Houston, Texas. While attending CU, Jordyn served as the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion chair for the Chi Omega Zeta Chapter. Jordyn has also studied hospitality management and creative advertising at the Florence University of the Arts in Italy.

‍Three media outlets I check every single day: The New York Times, Business Insider, Vox

‍Super inspired by: The amazing people in my life—especially my brother, mom and dad!

‍My monthly #GrasslandsGives donation: The Cristina Project

‍When I’m off the clock (in five words): Family. Friends. Music. Food. Travel.