Jordan Mafi is a prominent figure in the dance and electronic music industry, known for her expertise and dedication. After earning a bachelor's degree in journalism from her hometown San Diego State University in 2017, she transitioned from a passionate fan to an industry leader. Her career began at Skrillex's blog, NEST HQ, in Los Angeles, where she rose from staff writer to executive editor, collaborating with Skrillex and OWSLA teams to create impactful music content.
In 2019, Jordan joined Beatport's curation team, managing seven genre categories on their digital store and streaming platform. She furthered her career with a master's degree in music business from Berklee College of Music in 2021, culminating in a thesis on electronic music genre research.
Since October 2022, Jordan has been a label manager for dance and electronic labels at The Orchard, a leading independent distributor under Sony Music. She leads priority release campaigns and shapes the company's electronic music strategy.
In addition to her role at The Orchard, Jordan teaches music business at ICON Collective College of Music and serves as an MLC Educator Ambassador. She is an advocate for gender equality in music, participating in organizations like shesaid.so, Women in Music, and Nap Girls.
Jordan's career includes roles as an Insomniac Radio host for EDC Las Vegas and HARD Summer 2019, public relations coordinator for Ultra Music Festival 2022, and a freelance writer specializing in artist biographies. In March 2024, she was the on-camera correspondent for CRSSD Festival Spring in San Diego. With over 100 artist biographies to her name, Jordan's commitment to supporting the next generation of musicians and industry professionals is evident in her diverse and thriving career.