Magann Nycole Jordan, 44, long-time resident of Las Vegas, passed away peacefully on the morning of February 8, 2024, at home in the arms of her beloved husband, Michael, of 13 years. Magann never quit as she bravely faced her extraordinary battle against ovarian cancer.
She was born October 11, 1979, in Dayton, Ohio. She moved with her mom and two brothers at an early age to Las Vegas, where she grew up on the East Side of the city, graduating from Silverado High School in 1998.
Magann continued her education at UNLV, going on to earn a bachelor’s degree and graduate as Valedictorian of her class with a master’s degree in criminal justice. Magann continued on at UNLV as a Professor of Criminal Justice and advisor of mock trial within the department. Many of Magann’s students have gone on to professional careers within the fields of law, local and federal law enforcement, as well as various advocacy groups.
Her passion for advocacy began as an intern at Child Haven, a shelter for neglected youth as well as working part-time with juvenile probation. Shortly after graduation, Magann began working for the Youth Advocate Program. Here she was the program director and mentored many of her advocates on prevention and re-entry of at-risk offenders. She successfully impacted many young lives in a meaningful way.
Magann’s advocacy shifted from troubled youth to the victims of crime in the criminal justice system as she became the program director of the Victims Witness Assistance Center at the District Attorney’s Office. In this position, she played an integral role during the 1 October tragedy. Through her office she assisted victims, survivors and families by providing resources and support. More importantly she provided a safe space through her undying empathy and compassion for those who suffered. Her commitment, dedication and hard work to the community were acknowledged by the Governor, Lt. Governor and County Commissioners as she received numerous accolades, including a Proclamation for her advocacy work from the Governor.
After leaving the DA’s office, Magann spent a brief time working at The Harbor, a juvenile assessment center. From here, she began working at the One-Stop Career Center, where she assisted youth from low socio-economic backgrounds to obtain job training and job placement through programming and mentorship. All the years of working with and in the system, through education and advocacy, brought Magann the wisdom and ability to uniquely impact these young lives in an extraordinary way.
Magann was preceded in death by her mother, Kandis Schneider; and her brother, Michael Hargrave. She is survived by her husband, Michael Shea Jackson, Jr.; her father, Dennis Jordan; her brother, Matthew Eric Hargrave; and her niece, Ryanne Nycole Hargrave; her sister-in-law, Jennifer Villarreal; Irie, her border collie; and countless friends and loved ones that she’s met during her incredible life.
So many people utilize the phrase “unconditional love” as if it isn’t rare, but it is. And it was the essence of who she was; she defined it. Magann lived by the saying “always meet people where they are, not where you expect them to be.”
Her smile and laugh were infectious, and her magnetic personality would shift the room. You couldn’t meet her and not be a part of her world; and once you were- it was for life.
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