Bio

Jordan Burbank is an emerging leader in collegiate athletics fundraising at Texas A&M University–San Antonio. A former soccer player at both Texas A&M and Oklahoma State University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree and MBA, Burbank built her career around a passion for connecting with people and telling meaningful stories. In 2023, she became the university’s inaugural annual and athletic giving officer, helping establish and grow athletics fundraising from the ground up. Through her role in University Advancement, she cultivates donor relationships, coordinates scholarships, and creates opportunities that directly impact student-athletes. Her work has quickly elevated the university’s fundraising efforts and strengthened its athletic programs. In recognition of her impact, Burbank was named the 2026 recipient of the NAADD Jason Galaska Rising Star Award, becoming the first honoree from the NAIA. She will be formally recognized at the NACDA Convention in Las Vegas.