Jordyn Hughes-Prevention Specialist, Former Collegiate Basketball Athlete

In this episode of Tackling the Opioid Epidemic, our host and Prevention Specialist, Erika, speaks with Jordyn Hughes, a fellow Prevention Specialist working on a separate project at OMNI. Jordyn shares her journey from growing up immersed in sports to the determination and focus that fueled her high school years, ultimately leading her to compete at the collegiate level. She also opens up about the challenges and realities of transitioning from being an athlete to adulthood. The two dive into their shared experiences as college athletes, offering valuable insights and advice to students currently pursuing the same dream. Jordyn completed her undergraduate studies at Eastern Illinois University and earned her graduate degree at Murray State University in Kentucky.