Jordan Gray is the External Relations Manager for the Turtle Survival Alliance, a South Carolina-based conservation nonprofit that operates and supports projects in 17 countries worldwide. A native of Virginia, Jordan has lived in various states across the U.S. and abroad, experiences that have enriched his passion for turtles, tortoises, and wildlife, as well as the ecosystems they inhabit.

As a dedicated conservationist, Jordan actively contributes to numerous committees and advisory groups, including the IUCN SSC Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group, the North American Box Turtle Conservation Committee, the AZA SAFE: American Turtle Program, the Diamondback Terrapin Working Group, and the North American Freshwater Turtle Research Group. He is also a cofounder of the Terrapin Educational Research Program of Savannah.

Jordan’s mission is to channel his enthusiasm for educational outreach to foster an appreciation for turtles and tortoises while advocating for the preservation of their ecosystems and habitats.