Jamie Ding Jeopardy Profile: Age, Job, Family, Stats

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Jamie Ding Jeopardy Contestant Profile
Jamie Ding is a public sector professional based in New Jersey who works in housing policy and government administration. Ding currently serves as a Multifamily and Tax Credit Program Administrator at the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA), a state agency that supports affordable housing development and housing finance programs. The role involves overseeing multifamily housing initiatives and tax credit programs designed to expand housing opportunities and support affordable housing projects across the state.
Before taking on this position in May 2025, Ding worked as a Policy and Programs Analyst at the same agency from October 2021 to May 2025. During that time, Ding contributed to housing policy development and program management within NJHMFA’s initiatives in Trenton, New Jersey. Earlier in the career path, Ding worked for the City of Jersey City, serving as Program Manager from October 2020 to October 2021 and previously as a Grant Research and Data Analyst from October 2017 to October 2020. These roles focused on municipal program development, research, and grant analysis supporting city services and public policy initiatives.
Ding’s earlier experience includes a year of service with AmeriCorps VISTA as a Workforce Investment Analyst from August 2016 to August 2017, where the work centered on researching employment programs and developing recommendations to help Jersey City residents find jobs and workforce training opportunities. Prior to that, Ding worked as a Field Organizer with Enroll America in the Detroit metropolitan area from October 2013 to March 2015, helping with the implementation of the Affordable Care Act by assisting residents with health insurance enrollment.
Earlier professional experience also includes academic research roles at Wayne State University. Ding worked as a Student Researcher between June 2010 and September 2011, participating in traumatic brain injury research projects that involved experimental design, behavioral testing on laboratory rats, histological preparation, and statistical analysis contributing to published academic papers. Ding also worked briefly as a Medical Records Clerk at the Wayne State University Physician Group in 2010, assisting with a large-scale project digitizing paper medical records.
Ding earned a Bachelor of Arts in Molecular Biology from Princeton University, graduating in 2013. The educational background reflects a scientific foundation before transitioning into public policy and government administration. Ding has also volunteered at the Detroit Medical Center as a hospital volunteer in 2016.
Professional skills listed include Microsoft Office, copy editing, Java programming, SPSS statistical software, Final Cut Pro, Paint.NET, Windows systems, molecular biology, data analysis, and public speaking. Ding speaks English and Simplified Chinese and has built a professional network of nearly 300 connections and more than 300 followers on LinkedIn.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Jamie Ding |
| Location and Residence | Lawrenceville, New Jersey, United States; works in Jersey City and Trenton, New Jersey |
| Profession and Jobs | Bureaucrat, housing policy professional, law student (stated), Multifamily and Tax Credit Program Administrator at New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency; former Policy and Programs Analyst (NJHMFA); former Program Manager and Grant Research and Data Analyst for the City of Jersey City; former Workforce Investment Analyst with AmeriCorps VISTA; former Field Organizer with Enroll America; former Student Researcher at Wayne State University; former Medical Records Clerk at Wayne State University Physician Group |
| Gender and Sex | Male |
| Age and Date of Birth | Likely born around 1990–1992 based on university attendance dates |
| Nationality and Ethnicity | American; likely Chinese or Chinese-American |
| Education and School | Princeton University, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Molecular Biology, 2009–2013 |
| Relationships (Married/Dating/Sexuality) and Family | |
| Biography and More Details | Public sector professional working in housing policy and government administration. Currently serves as Multifamily and Tax Credit Program Administrator at the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency. Previously worked in policy and program roles at NJHMFA and municipal roles with the City of Jersey City. Earlier career included public service with AmeriCorps VISTA and healthcare policy outreach with Enroll America implementing the Affordable Care Act. Academic research background includes traumatic brain injury research at Wayne State University with responsibilities including experimental design, behavioral testing on rats, histology preparation, and statistical analysis contributing to published research. Volunteer experience includes hospital service at Detroit Medical Center. Skills include Microsoft Office, SPSS, Java, Final Cut Pro, data analysis, copy editing, molecular biology, public speaking, and Windows systems. Speaks English and Simplified Chinese. LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-yan-ding |
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Jamie Ding Jeopardy Results
| Friday, 10 April 2026 | Jamie Ding Lawrenceville, New Jersey Bureaucrat & Law Student 20 Day Winnings of $572,600 Final Score: $TBC Round 2 Score: $TBC Round 1 Score: $TBC | Kathi Fitzgerald Williamsburg, Virginia English Teacher Final Score: $TBC Round 2 Score: $TBC Round 1 Score: $TBC | Xaque Williams Knoxville, Tennessee Writer Final Score: $TBC Round 2 Score: $TBC Round 1 Score: $TBC |
| Thursday, 9 April 2026 | Jamie Ding Lawrenceville, New Jersey Bureaucrat & Law Student 19 Day Winnings of $539,573 Winning Score: $33,027 Round 2 Score: $32,200 Round 1 Score: $8,800 | Alexandra Leith Originally Dedham, Massachusetts National Account Manager Final Score: $5,399 Round 2 Score: $6,000 Round 1 Score: $800 | Prithish David Washington, DC Financial Advisory Consultant Final Score: $6,500 Round 2 Score: $6,600 Round 1 Score: $3,400 |
| Wednesday, 8 April 2026 | Jamie Ding Lawrenceville, New Jersey Bureaucrat & Law Student 18 Day Winnings of $530,372 Winning Score: $9,201 Round 2 Score: $14,400 Round 1 Score: $10,400 | Erica Wagner St. Louis, Missouri High School English Teacher Final Score: $200 Round 2 Score: $4,600 Round 1 Score: $1,400 | Dominex Kovacs Sacramento, California Software Engineer Final Score: $6,399 Round 2 Score: $17,600 Round 1 Score: $3,800 |
| Tuesday, 7 April 2026 | Jamie Ding Lawrenceville, New Jersey Bureaucrat & Law Student 17 Day Winnings of $494,012 Final Score: $36,360 Round 2 Score: $28,000 Round 1 Score: $7,600 | Divya Srijay Originally Spartanburg, South Carolina Student Final Score: -$1,000 Round 2 Score: -$1,000 Round 1 Score: $1,000 | Kevin Iannone Flagstaff, Arizona Trivia Host Final Score: $0 Round 2 Score: $5,000 Round 1 Score: $2,600 |
| Monday, 6 April 2026 | Jamie Ding Lawrenceville, New Jersey Bureaucrat & Law Student 16 Day Winnings of $462,401 Winning Score: $31,611 Round 2 Score: $44,200 Round 1 Score: $10,400 | Mikey Hlebasko Marietta, Georgia Sales Operations Director Final Score: $684 Round 2 Score: $3,000 Round 1 Score: $2,200 | Maggie Faucher Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Research Assistant Final Score: $6,000 Round 2 Score: $7,400 Round 1 Score: $600 |
| Friday, 3 April 2026 | Jamie Ding Lawrenceville, New Jersey Bureaucrat & Law Student 15 Day Winnings of $428,000 Winning Score: $34,401 Round 2 Score: $29,400 Round 1 Score: $13,400 | Emmett Laurie Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Poker Player Final Score: $0 Round 2 Score: $17,200 Round 1 Score: $1,000 | Robyn Horn Seattle, Washington Commercial Real Estate Broker Final Score: $10,000 Round 2 Score: $5,400 Round 1 Score: $2,200 |
| Thursday, 2 April 2026 | Jamie Ding Lawrenceville, New Jersey Bureaucrat & Law Student 15 Day Winnings of $371,600 Winning Score: $56,400 Round 2 Score: $31,200 Round 1 Score: $15,600 | Nikki Svetov Originally Long Island, New York Entertainment Strategist Final Score: $400 Round 2 Score: $400 Round 1 Score: -$800 | Brian Chu Cary, North Carolina Professor Final Score: $2,533 Round 2 Score: $2,800 Round 1 Score: $400 |
| Wednesday, 1 April 2026 | Jamie Ding Lawrenceville, New Jersey Bureaucrat & Law Student 14 Day Winnings of $360,000 Winning Score: $11,600 Round 2 Score: $55,800 Round 1 Score: $14,600 | Jessica Frankenfield Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Event Planner Final Score: $6,000 Round 2 Score: $5,200 Round 1 Score: -$800 | George Thomas Mount Prospect, Illinois / San Marcos, California Former Engineer / College Professor Final Score: -$1,800 Round 2 Score: -$1,800 Round 1 Score: $200 |
| Tuesday, 31 March 2026 | Jamie Ding Lawrenceville, New Jersey Bureaucrat & Law Student 13 Day Winnings of $314,440 Winning Score: $45,560 Round 2 Score: $29,400 Round 1 Score: $8,800 | Seth Politano Los Angeles, California Physician & Medical School Professor Final Score: $6,601 Round 2 Score: $4,000 Round 1 Score: $2,000 | Kimberly Ayers San Marcos, California College Professor Final Score: $8,001 Round 2 Score: $6,600 Round 1 Score: $5,000 |
| Monday, 30 March 2026 | Jamie Ding Lawrenceville, New Jersey Bureaucrat & Law Student 12 Day Winnings of $291,820 Winning Score: $22,620 Round 2 Score: $24,900 Round 1 Score: $6,200 | Fr. Paul Baker St. Paul, Minnesota Catholic Priest Final Score: $9,999 Round 2 Score: $11,000 Round 1 Score: $3,000 | Barbara McIntyre Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Writer Final Score: $270 Round 2 Score: $6,000 Round 1 Score: $2,000 |
| Friday, 27 March 2026 | Jamie Ding Lawrenceville, New Jersey Bureaucrat & Law Student 11 Day Winnings of $272,810 Winning Score: $19,010 Round 2 Score: $19,800 Round 1 Score: $4,600 | Brent Wilson Toronto, Ontario, Canada Manager Research Analyst Final Score: $9,143 Round 2 Score: $9,400 Round 1 Score: $3,800 | Tanya Iyer Originally Lisle, Illinois Student Final Score: $0 Round 2 Score: $6,200 Round 1 Score: $600 |
| Thursday, 26 March 2026 | Jamie Ding Lawrenceville, New Jersey Bureaucrat & Law Student 10 Day Winnings of $245,802 Winning Score: $27,008 Round 2 Score: $26,000 Round 1 Score: $14,400 | Donna Vaughan Singer Long Island, New York Radio News Anchor Final Score: $7,598 Round 2 Score: $3,800 Round 1 Score: $1,400 | Jeff Bienstock Brooklyn, New York Musical Theater Writer Final Score: $5 Round 2 Score: $4,400 Round 1 Score: $3,400 |
| Wednesday, 25 March 2026 | Jamie Ding Lawrenceville, New Jersey Bureaucrat & Law Student 9 Day Winnings of $222,203 Winning Score: $23,599 Round 2 Score: $25,200 Round 1 Score: $8,000 | Thayer Warne Denver, Colorado Editorial Director Final Score: $0 Round 2 Score: $13,400 Round 1 Score: $2,400 | Tallulah Pollard Mount Airy, Maryland Recent Engineering Graduate Final Score: $0 Round 2 Score: $7,200 Round 1 Score: $2,400 |
| Tuesday, 24 March 2026 | Jamie Ding Lawrenceville, New Jersey Bureaucrat & Law Student 7 Day Winnings of $195,203 Winning Score: $27,000 Round 2 Score: $27,000 Round 1 Score: $10,800 | Abigail Marcolini Originally Scottsdale, Arizona Book Store Clerk Final Score: $1 Round 2 Score: $1,000 Round 1 Score: -$200 | Pranit Nanda Houston, Texas Commodity Trader Final Score: $16,000 Round 2 Score: $13,000 Round 1 Score: $6,200 |
| Monday, 23 March 2026 | Jamie Ding Lawrenceville, New Jersey Bureaucrat & Law Student 6 Day Winnings of $162,203 Winning Score: $33,000 Round 2 Score: $28,200 Round 1 Score: $11,600 | Max Genecov Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Student Final Score: $15,800 Round 2 Score: $9,800 Round 1 Score: $7,200 | Erin Howard Shrewsbury, Massachusetts Community Membership Facilitator Final Score: $2,400 Round 2 Score: $1,400 Round 1 Score: $1,800 |
| Friday, 20 March 2026 | Jamie Ding Lawrenceville, New Jersey Bureaucrat & Law Student 5 Day Winnings of $131,802 Winning Score: $30,401 Round 2 Score: $19,400 Round 1 Score: $5,400 | Sinecio Morales Originally Rockford, Illinois Student Final Score: $0 Round 2 Score: $10,200 Round 1 Score: -$200 | David Ley Originally Ithica, New York Immersive Theater Director Final Score: $22,000 Round 2 Score: $15,200 Round 1 Score: $7,000 |
| Thursday, 19 March 2026 | Jamie Ding Lawrenceville, New Jersey Bureaucrat & Law Student 4 Day Winnings of $106,601 Winning Score: $25,201 Round 2 Score: $20,800 Round 1 Score: $4,000 | Jason Snell Mill Valley, California Journalist & Podcaster Final Score: $3,600 Round 2 Score: $10,000 Round 1 Score: $3,600 | Jordan Haynie Ware Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Priest Final Score: $4,199 Round 2 Score: $12,600 Round 1 Score: $5,400 |
| Wednesday, 18 March 2026 | Jamie Ding Lawrenceville, New Jersey Bureaucrat & Law Student 3 Day Winnings of $77,800 Winning Score: $28,801 Round 2 Score: $23,200 Round 1 Score: $7,400 | Luke Minton El Paso, Texas Technology Director Final Score: $0 Round 2 Score: $14,400 Round 1 Score: $7,200 | Kamilah Tisdale Trumbull, Connecticut Special Projects Consultant Final Score: $1 Round 2 Score: $5,000 Round 1 Score: $200 |
| Tuesday, 17 March 2026 | Jamie Ding Lawrenceville, New Jersey Bureaucrat & Law Student 2 Day Winnings of $26,566 Winning Score: $51,234 Round 2 Score: $48,800 Round 1 Score: $14,000 | Carman Nareau Oakland, California Founder Final Score: $1 Round 2 Score: $600 Round 1 Score: -$600 | Aidan O'Connell Henderson, Nevada Wastewater Treatment Operator Final Score: $4,300 Round 2 Score: $4,300 Round 1 Score: $2,600 |
| Monday, 16 March 2026 | Jamie Ding Lawrenceville, New Jersey Bureaucrat & Law Student 1 Day Winnings of $22,633 Winning Score: $3,933 Round 2 Score: $34,000 Round 1 Score: $8,400 | Shannon Thomas Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Nonprofit Professional Final Score: -$800 Round 2 Score: -$800 Round 1 Score: $1,200 | Andrew Ford Madison, Wisconsin Data Scientist Final Score: $882 Round 2 Score: $1,600 Round 1 Score: $5,600 |
| Friday, 13 March 2026 | Luke Henson East Moline, Illinois Grocer 1 Day Winnings of $16,798 Final Score: $6,311 Round 2 Score: $8,000 Round 1 Score: $800 | Jamie Ding Lawrenceville, New Jersey Bureaucrat & Law Student Winning Score: $22,633 Round 2 Score: $22,600 Round 1 Score: $7,200 | Robin Richardson Memphis, Tennessee City Planner Final Score: $5,000 Round 2 Score: $10,600 Round 1 Score: $6,600 |
