Jace Jordan is WACA’s Membership Manager, where he leads the development and implementation of our Council engagement initiatives and programs supporting WACA’s network of 90 member Councils and the 1918 Society. In this role, he works closely with Council leaders and partners across the network to strengthen collaboration, and advance opportunities for meaningful global engagement. Jace brings a background spanning nonprofit leadership, government, and international affairs. Prior to joining WACA, he served as a legislative policy advisor to the Utah Attorney General and directed international exchange programs in Utah in partnership with the U.S. Department of State. His work has brought together public, private, and nonprofit stakeholders in support of international engagement, cross-cultural exchange, and citizen diplomacy in the United States and abroad.
Jace holds a master’s degree in European and Nordic Studies from the University of Helsinki, where he specialized in transatlantic cooperation and cross-cultural exchange. Living in Finland for a combined period of four years, Jace’s professional, academic, and volunteer work has taken him throughout the Nordic and Baltic regions, where he has contributed to research and initiatives focused on democratic resilience, cultural memory, and international peace and reconciliation. A former U.S. Critical Language Scholar in Central Asia, Jace speaks Finnish and Russian with advanced proficiency and conversational Swedish. He is passionate about building the relationships and international networks that enable organizations and communities to navigate global challenges and achieve positive impact. Outside of work, Jace enjoys traveling with his wife, exploring new cultures and cuisines, and spending time outdoors.
