Veteran-led · 501(c)(3) nonprofit

The Jordyn Effect

Education. Connection. Community impact.

Mental wellness doesn't begin and end in a therapy room. We bring practical education, useful resources, and meaningful connections to veterans, military families, and the communities around them.

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Impact so far

What we can show so far

We only share results we can document.

57+people served through Mission REDEFINE community workshops
100%of evaluation respondents at The AI Shift reported learning practical tools they planned to use right away
$1,000first grant, awarded in 2026 by the Ausherman Family Foundation

Pilot results: EMDR-informed trauma recovery groups

Our two pilot groups served 9 participants. Four participants in the first group completed both the before and after questionnaires, and all four improved on every measure. Scores below are their group averages, using standard validated questionnaires.

Depression PHQ-9, lower is better
Before 16.3
After 8.0

51% lower. 3 of 4 started at moderate or higher; 0 of 4 ended there.

Anxiety GAD-7, lower is better
Before 12.8
After 4.3

67% lower. 3 of 4 started at moderate or higher; 0 of 4 ended there.

PTSD symptoms PCL-5, lower is better
Before 51.5
After 22.5

56% lower. 4 of 4 started above the PCL-5 screening threshold; 1 of 4 ended there.

Resilience BRS, higher is better
Before 13.8
After 20.3

47% higher. Every participant reported greater resilience.

Results reflect the 4 participants with complete data; the second group did not complete enough questionnaires to report. Clinical facilitation was provided by a licensed clinician under a separate agreement. Results are encouraging but not generalizable. Recovery groups are paused while we focus on community education.

Our story

Named for Jordyn. Built for those who serve.

Dr. Arielle N. Jordan served in the U.S. Army from 2008 to 2017. In 2014, while still in uniform, she lost her daughter, Jordyn Da'Yana.

She went through that loss without the support she needed. She didn't know what mental health care was available, how to push past the stigma of asking for it, or how to get through a culture that wasn't built to hold her. She came out of it with a mission: no other service member should have to walk that road the way she did.

Today she is a U.S. Army veteran, a licensed counselor with a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision, and a TEDx speaker. The Jordyn Effect is where her service and her loss became a mission for her community.

Jordyn's life is my why. The Jordyn Effect is her legacy.

Dr. Arielle N. Jordan with members of the military community at a community event
What we do

How we work

Our ACES approach guides how we educate, connect, and strengthen communities. These are community initiatives—not a substitute for clinical treatment.

AAccessMaking information and resources easier to find
CCultureRespecting military experiences and community context
EEducationPractical education that opens conversations
SSkillsKnowledge and tools people can use in daily life

Community education

Mission REDEFINE brings practical conversations and workshops into community settings. Topics may include stress, grief, navigating support, and life transitions. Future events will be announced as dates and partners are confirmed.

Resource connections

Finding support can be confusing. We help people discover existing programs, organizations, and practical next steps. Our resource directory is a place to begin.

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Community partnerships

We collaborate with veteran-serving organizations, community groups, and local partners to bring education and connections closer to the people they serve.

Connection beyond an event

We want each workshop or conversation to lead somewhere useful: a new resource, a stronger relationship, or a practical next step. Interested in collaborating?

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In the field
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Leadership

Our board

Dr. Arielle N. JordanDr. Arielle N. JordanFounder and President

U.S. Army veteran and Jordyn's mom. PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision, licensed counselor, and TEDx speaker.

Daryl BoffmanDaryl BoffmanBoard Chair and Treasurer

Army veteran and Mission REDEFINE co-presenter.

Dr. Dominique PritchettDr. Dominique PritchettBoard Secretary

Brings clinical and wellness leadership to the board.

Knowledge opens doors. Connection helps people walk through them.

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The Jordyn Effect Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving the military community. EIN 33-4420479 · SAM.gov UEI R57BYXLW4CL9. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. The Jordyn Effect, Inc. is separate from Mindset Quality, LLC. Donations and sponsorships fund nonprofit programs only. We never sell or share donor information. Our programs offer education and resource connections and are not a substitute for professional care. In crisis? Call or text 988 and press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line. Contact: info@jordyneffect.org