Jodi Deerman

Jodi Deerman is a contestant from Survivor: Uruguay.

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Name (Age): Jodi Deerman (33)

Tribe Designation: Paysandu

Current Residence: Richmond, VA

Occupation: District Attorney

Claim to Fame: That would definitely be winning my first ever case when I was a defence attorney with no courtroom experience.

Inspiration in Life: My father and grandfather without a doubt! They were both police officers that risked their lives every day to keep us safe and I can't thank them enough.

Hobbies: I thoroughly enjoy both researching and teaching. I'm also a sessional professor at the University of Virginia and teach a class there once a week. I often find that those students help bring me back to Earth. Other things I enjoy doing include playing pool, writing, dancing, karaokee, baseball, soccer. I also enjoy skiing and curling in the winter.

Pet Peeves: In my profession, I can't stand liars, especially people that lie under oath! I know I'll have to deal with them in this game, and I'm cool with that. However, in the courtroom I am in pursuit of truth and justice, so liars really get under my skin! Other than that though, I'm a pretty laid back person and try not to let things get to me too much..

3 Words to Describe You: Friendly, Intelligent, and Persistent

If You Could Have 3 Things on The Island What Would They Be and Why: My rottweiler, Brandi. She's very protective of me and would be a great companion out there. I'd also have to say a pool table with all the supplies that come with it. Pool is a nice, fun, relaxing social game and would be a good way for me to bond with my tribe and/or my allies. The third thing would be alcohol and lots of it! It wouldn't be for me though as much as it would be for my tribe mates as 2 or 3 drinks is my limit. The thing is though, alcohol impairs your judgement, so I'd be able to manipulate my opponents easier! (Laughs) Not only that, but I know of lots of people that have spilled secrets while they're drunk. So it would also be a way for people to give me information that others don't want me to find out!

SURVIVOR Contestant You Are Most Like: DEENA BENNETT! Like... duh! (Laughs) We're both district attorneys and great strategists. I just plan on making it further than she did.

Reason for Being on SURVIVOR: For the thrill of playing the game and the title of Sole Survivor! Sure, the money would be nice, but as a fan of the game, I'm more excited to just go out there and play!

Why You Think You’ll “Survive” SURVIVOR: On the job, I never, ever give up the pursuit of justice. Out here, I'll never, ever give up the pursuit of the million dollars. It's as simple as that, really.

Why You Think You Will Be the Sole SURVIVOR: I'm a very work-hard, play-hard woman and that will help me greatly! When something needs to be done, I'll go out there and do it. But I also really enjoy going out and having fun. That's exactly the kind of attitude you need to win this game because it allows you to play as hard as you want strategically, while also building the social relationships necessary to get into alliances and win their votes at the end. I'm also no stranger to winning over real juries in the courtroom. I've actually put a few people on death row who have been executed, so there's that too. (Chuckles)