by robertwjordway | Apr 27, 2017 | Professional Development
Every semester, The Heritage Foundation receives over a thousand applications to intern in various departments within their organization. Through my acceptance into the Washington Scholars Program, I was able to get a direct spot within the legal center. This was an...
by robertwjordway | Mar 16, 2017 | Professional Development
I first received the Washington Scholars Fellowship in 2010 through a connection with my biological father to Admiral Cary via the US Navy. AT the time, I turned down the opportunity to move to DC because I had many other irons in the fire on the Indiana political...
by robertwjordway | Aug 18, 2016 | Professional Development
While sitting on the Board of Zoning Appeals for the City of Valparaiso, I had the opportunity to help rezone some area in my neighborhood. The goal was to be able to take a building that was formerly used for low-income healthcare service and repurpose it for...
by robertwjordway | Aug 6, 2016 | Professional Development
Town & Gown Committee 2013 – 2016 Mayor Costas appointed me to the Town and Gown Committee for Valparaiso University in 2013. This group included the University President, the Mayor along with the top brass from both groups along with a few community members. We...
by robertwjordway | Apr 6, 2016 | Professional Development
In 2013, Mayor Jon Costas appointed me to the Board of Zoning Appeals for the City of Valparaiso. This five-member board met monthly and dealt with petitioners for land use variances and zoning changes, both residential and commercial. Before my time, the city adopted...
by robertwjordway | Nov 1, 2015 | Professional Development
Candidate for Common Council...