Key Points
- The Jordans have been steadfast advocates and advisors since the Foundation’s inception.
- This naming opportunity is made possible by the generous support of Mr. Tom Johnson.
The Foundation is proud to announce that our internship program will be named in honor of two steadfast advocates and advisors, Dan and Lou Jordan.
The Jordans became involved with the Foundation in its early days, and Dan is a founding member of the Board of Directors. He is also a founding partner of Bryan and Jordan Consulting, LLC, and President Emeritus of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, which owns and operates Monticello. Dan is best known as a transformational leader, celebrated educator, and public historian, who has served with distinction on numerous public service boards and commissions. He was formerly a scholar in residence at the University of Virginia and a professor of history at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). He is also an author, having published three books with University Press.
Lou has been Dan’s partner throughout their remarkable journey. During a momentous quarter century of stewardship and progress at Monticello, Lou supported the mission in countless ways. She graciously hosted world leaders, including President Mikhail Gorbachev, the Dalai Lama, five US presidents, and the Emperor and Empress of Japan. An accomplished artist whose work has been widely exhibited, Lou also served as president of the Contemporary Club of Albemarle and as a member of the Rivanna Garden Club, the National Society for Arts & Letters, and Women United in Philanthropy.
In recognition of their public service, Dan and Lou received the Paul Goodloe McIntire Citizenship Award from the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce. Dan received the US Department of the Interior’s Public Service Award, its highest honor to a private citizen.
This naming opportunity is made possible by the generous support of Mr. Tom Johnson. It reflects a collective gratitude for the Jordans’ contributions and an appreciation of their belief in the importance of education and cultivating the next generation of researchers and clinicians.
The Dan and Lou Jordan Focused Ultrasound Internship Program encompasses the Foundation’s local and global internship programs and will play a pivotal role in providing aspiring young professionals with opportunities to engage in cutting-edge research, gain valuable hands-on experience, and contribute to the transformation of patient care through focused ultrasound. Integral to the Foundation’s mission, these internships are designed to foster interest in focused ultrasound technology among the next generation of researchers. Each year, the Foundation hosts student interns at its offices in Charlottesville, Virginia, to complete a variety of projects. Additionally, up to 20 global interns receive funding from the Foundation to work alongside experts in the field at institutions around the world.
“Since the inception of the Foundation, Dan and Lou’s leadership and dedication to our mission have been instrumental in propelling the organization and the technology forward,” said Foundation Chairman Neal F. Kassell, MD. “They are dear friends, and their vision, unwavering support, and guidance over the years have made an immeasurable impact on the Foundation’s success and the advancement of focused ultrasound.”
The Jordans joined the Foundation team and fellow Board members for a celebratory luncheon on March 5.
“Lou and I are overwhelmed by the generosity shown by Tom and the Foundation in establishing this program in our name,” said Dan. “Interns and supporting the next generation have always been a personal interest going back to when I created what I believe was the first internship program at VCU. We are eager to learn about all of the progress made by each new group of young researchers.”