Jennifer Jordan
Jennifer Jordan is a highly accomplished figure, boasting a diverse career as an award-winning author, filmmaker, screenwriter, anchor, and investigative journalist.
With extensive experience at NPR and PBS, her written work has graced the pages of various national and international newspapers and magazines. In 2005, she published her debut book, "Savage Summit," a gripping account detailing the lives and deaths of the pioneering women who conquered K2, the world's second-highest mountain.
Following this success, Jordan penned "Last Man on the Mountain" in 2010, delving into the tragic 1939 American expedition on K2, where Dudley Wolfe met his demise – a story Jordan personally encountered when finding Wolfe's remains at the mountain's base. Both books earned her the prestigious National Outdoor Book Award, with "Savage Summit" also earning the distinction of being an "Editors’ Choice" by the New York Times Book Review.
In 2016, she turned her talents to filmmaking, directing and producing the documentary "3000 Cups of Tea," which scrutinizes the flawed "60 Minutes" report on philanthropist Greg Mortenson. Beyond her solo projects, Jordan has contributed to three other books, including "The Babysitter," a true story under consideration for adaptation into a limited-series documentary, recounting the chilling tale of a girl surviving being babysat by a serial killer.
Jennifer Jordan's multifaceted career underscores her exceptional storytelling prowess and commitment to exploring gripping narratives across various mediums.
