Jordan Smellie

Jordan Smellie currently serves as the U.S. Elections Coordinator at The Carter Center, leading Nonpartisan Election Observation initiatives in Michigan and managing a multi-state project team. With extensive experience as an International Election Observer for the OSCE, Jordan monitors elections in member nations, ensuring compliance with national and international standards. Previous roles include Deputy Director of Elections for the City of Ferndale, where Jordan successfully conducted multiple election cycles, and Director of Events for Voters Not Politicians, overseeing large-scale civic engagement efforts. Jordan's earlier career includes positions in education, where instruction and curriculum development were emphasized, as well as talent acquisition and technology support roles. Education includes a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from Iowa State University.