In the audience was Catanese, then Florida Tech’s president, who offered him a presidential scholarship to the university on the spot. COPLA Interim Dean Lisa Steelman says Chandler represents what Florida Tech stands for. “Jordin Chandler exemplifies the very best of Florida Tech: leadership grounded in service and a deep commitment to community impact,” she says. Originally, he had wanted to major in political science, but Florida Tech didn’t offer it as a major. After graduating from Florida Tech in 2019, Chandler planned to attend law school.