A woman in a white lace wedding dress and sparkly high heels sitting on the stairs, smiling and looking to her left. The stairs have dark wooden railings, and the wall behind her is adorned with framed artwork.

About Dr. Jagla

I quit my corporate job back in April 2024 because I needed a career that involves helping people and making a meaningful impact on their lives. After years of grad school and various roles in marketing and advertising, I discovered that my talents for listening, communicating, and understanding people’s needs are better suited in a completely new realm: matchmaking.

I can attest to the effectiveness of matchmaking because my partner and I were brought together by a mutual friend who knew both of us well – our values, our interests, and our personalities – and her assessment was correct. The relationship I have with my partner now has taught me what it means to have a secure, stable, fun relationship at the center of your life.

Based on my own personal history with matchmaking, I have learned that the quality of your relationships determines the quality of your life, and I’m excited to help others have a similar experience.

So what about the PhD?

Full disclosure: my background is in Rhetoric, Composition, and the Teaching of Writing, which is a fancy way of saying I’m trained to be a college writing professor.

Generally, a PhD is a marker of a person who dedicates years of their life to the single-minded pursuit of creating new knowledge in a particular field. A PhD is a sign of someone who has honed her critical thinking skills to approach complex issues with curiosity and persistence.

While I ultimately decided to pursue a non-academic career, I’m still a workhorse when it comes to any goal I set my mind to. Because I’m a determined researcher, listener, and critical thinker, I will single-mindedly pursue your goal of finding a partner. I apply this dedication to matchmaking, which is a practice that also includes thorough research, communication, and empathy. The skills necessary to earn a PhD – focus, perseverance, and curiosity – translate well into finding a match for you. My ability to listen, empathize, and use both cutting-edge research in relationship science alongside my keen intuition can guide singles to better dating experiences.