Summary
Jordan Ayala is a multidisciplinary researcher and educator who combines 11 years of experience in economics, GIS, and data science to study how economic and planning systems produce uneven access to housing, infrastructure, and environmental quality. As a Visiting Assistant Professor of Data Analytics and Environmental and Urban Studies at Bard College and a longtime research collaborator with initiatives like OSUN’s Economic Democracy Initiative, he blends rigorous spatial analysis with policy-focused research to inform just and sustainable responses. He leads applied research projects and consults on GIS-driven social science in regions from the Hudson Valley to Kansas City, translating complex datasets into actionable insights. Uncommonly for an academic, Jordan also brings nearly a decade of technical leadership and software engineering experience, plus hands-on community work as a musician and music educator, which shapes his collaborative, interdisciplinary approach.
11 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Economics, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Economics at University of Missouri-Kansas City
English, Portuguese, French