Jordan Mendoza

Jordan Mendoza, MSW, is currently serving as Principal Strategic Advisor and Senior Department Liaison Officer at the Victorian Department of Health since August 2022, providing strategic policy advice and negotiating between the department and the Minister's office. Previous experience includes roles such as Senior Project Officer for Workforce Development and Small Business Victoria, where Mendoza led the development of mental health technology initiatives. Prior to these positions, Mendoza worked as a therapist at the Blanton-Peale Institute & Counseling Center, a Community Engagement Account Manager at NowPow, and held various medical social work roles across multiple healthcare settings. Mendoza holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Washington University in St. Louis.