Jordan Tirico is entering his fourth year at Stanford University, where he will graduate with a degree in Political Science and Honors in International Security Studies. His academic studies concern armed conflict, non-state actors, and illicit economies, though he has enjoyed honing his technical skills while at Stanford. He has a broad interest in the Central and Latin America regions, specifically around the evolving structures of Mexican drug-trafficking organizations. He will be writing a senior honors thesis about the structural changes in these cartels that are attributed to the increase in fentanyl production. Travel is an important hobby of Jordan’s, and the privilege of seeing unique corners of the world launched his interests in foreign affairs. His time spent living in Guatemala developed his love for Spanish and Central America. Beyond academic interests, he loves spending time with friends, following sports, exploring nature, and film photography. Jordan was born and raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and is happily adjusting to his snow-free California chapter.
