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Turner College Alum Jordan Allen Named Investment Operations Analyst for New Mexico State Investment Council

Two-time CSU graduate Jordan Allen was recently named Investment Operations Analyst for the New Mexico State Investment Council, a Santa Fe-based state agency that manages numerous permanent, endowment and reserve funds for the state, totaling well over $50 billion. It is the second largest sovereign wealth fund organization in the country and distributions from the fund currently pay for more than one quarter of all K-12 education in the state and more than half of all early childhood programs. In announcing Allen's appointment, the NMSIC remarked that "Jordan brings a blend of financial analysis, accounting expertise, and technical writing to his new role. Jordan's previous experience includes financial modeling, planning and analysis, reporting, and tech implementations. He earned his dual degree in finance and technical writing from Columbus State University." Prior to joining this organization Allen worked for Albuquerque-based Critical Energy Infrastructure Services, where he spent eight months as a Bid and Proposal Support Technician, one year and three months as Accounts Coordinator, and two years and five months as an FP&A Analyst and Accounts Manager.
Allen earned a B.A. in professional, technical, business and scientific writing from CSU. During his studies he was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Sigma Tau International English Honor Society, National Society of Leadership and Success, The Collegiate 100 Men of CSU and Order of Omega. Allen also went on to earn a BBA in accounting and finance from the Turner College. While engaged in his business studies he was also a member of the Accounting Club, Financial Management Association and various business education honor societies.

















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