A Love for Education

After graduating from Riverton High School, Jordan enrolled at Brigham Young University. He graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in Political Science and minoring in Philosophy. While at BYU, he served as the president of the business fraternity, Phi Beta Lambda (PBL). He was the Utah PBL public speaking champion in 2003, 2006, and 2007, and finished fourth in the nation in 2007.

Later Jordan graduated cum laude from the J. Reuben Clark Law School at BYU. While in law school, Jordan received the prestigious Department of Education FLAS Scholarship for both the 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 academic years. Jordan was the editorial assistant for two published books: “Islam, Europe, and Emerging Legal Issues” and “Islam and Political-Cultural Europe” and received the International Center for Law and Religion’s Outstanding Service Award. Jordan excelled at extracurricular activities, winning the BYU Negotiation Competition and 1L Moot Court Competition. He was a semifinalist at the BYU Woody Deem Trial Advocacy Competition, BYU Linda Anderson Advocacy Competition, and George Mason University Costello National Trial Advocacy Competition. He was asked to represent BYU at the National Moot Court and Trial Advocacy Competitions. Jordan served on the Moot Court Board of Advocacy Executive Board, Trial Advocacy Executive Board, and ICLRS Law and Religion Symposium Executive Board.

Jordan has been admitted to the Utah Bar, US District Court, District of Utah, and the United States Supreme Court Bar.

International Experience

Beginning with a Church mission in Kyiv, Ukraine, Jordan has gained extensive international experience. In 2007, Jordan co-organized the first jury trial competition in Ukraine. Jordan graduated from the Penn State University Capitals of Europe program in Strasbourg, France, where he was taught by Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito. He later went to work for the Leavitt Institute for International Development, directing international legal reform work in Ukraine, Moldova, and Rwanda. Currently, Jordan serves as the Executive Director of the Leavitt Institute for International Development.

Jordan is fluent in Ukrainian and has taken classes in Russian, Romanian, and French.

Career Success

After graduating from law school, Jordan joined the Leavitt Firm, p.c. where he represented clients in various stages of civil litigation. He also practiced in criminal defense. In 2014, Jordan went to work for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Initially, Jordan was assigned to negotiate and execute complicated technology contracts on behalf of the Church. In 2019, Jordan was promoted to lead a team managing all Meetinghouse Facilities negotiations, vendor relationships, and contracts for the Church.

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Jonathon Tichy has served as the duly-accredited honorary consul of the Czech Republic since 2010. Previously, Mr. Tichy served in a special diplomatic assignment at the U.S. Embassy in Prague during the Clinton administration and has lived and worked in the Czech Republic on a number of different occasions totaling over seven years spent in-country. He speaks both Czech and Slovak, and currently teaches upper-level university courses in Czech and Slovak cultural and political history. He is also the founder of Envoy Legal and Consulting International which has advised a number of significant Czech companies seeking to enter or expand operations in the United States as well as American companies interested in developing a presence in the Czech market.

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Utah Ukrainian Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that addresses various humanitarian needs in Ukraine with the help of Utah community. The group consists of volunteers who support Ukraine. We always welcome and appreciate help from everyone with Ukrainian roots, connections, or anyone with interest in Ukraine.

Founded in 2015, the association has been organizing aid shipments to children's homes, women's shelters, and families of fallen soldiers. UUA has put up 5K races, silent auctions, and community events celebrating Ukrainian culture and heritage.

With the start of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the association has been focusing on amplifying Ukrainian voices, organizing community rallies and fundraisers, and sending aid to address critical humanitarian needs in Ukraine.

Source: utahukrainians.org

Martin Gaucin is a dedicated public servant, non-profit leader, and community volunteer based in Salt City, Utah. With a passion for serving others, Martin has dedicated his career to improving the lives of those around him, working tirelessly to make his community a better place for all.

Source: martingaucin.com