Gretchen Cordy

Gretchen Cordy is a contestant from.

A likable leader and strong survivalist, Gretchen was remembered for being the victim of the first major blindside in the history of the series. This would set up the modern game where people are voted out for strengths over weaknesses after the merge.

Profile
Retrieved from CBS.com

Originally from New York City, Gretchen attended Freedom High School in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. She spent six years as a survival instructor for the US Air Force where she earned the Cadre Award from her survival instructor training class (for being the person who most exemplifies the spirit of survival).

Gretchen describes herself as strong-willed (stubborn), compassionate and open-minded. The two things that she is most proud of are her children. She enjoys camping, hiking, canoeing and swimming. Gretchen's hobby is working in her yard, and she likes listening to alternative music. When describing her perfect day, it would be camping with her family in the Hoh Rain Forest in Washington State.

Gretchen currently works part-time at a preschool in Clarksville, Tennessee. Happily married for 14 years, she and her husband have two children, one dog and a ferret. She is a member of Amnesty International and her children's PTA. Her birth date is Feb. 7, 1962.

Survivor
From the beginning, Gretchen was second-in-command in Pagong. She quickly took over the leadership position over the Pagong tribe. Her first move was to create a new shelter because the hut that had been made beforehand was deemed uncomfortable to sleep in. Despite some misunderstandings, Gretchen's leadership was well liked by some. However the majority didn't appreciate her attitude and she was blindsided on Day 9 whilst she believed Sam was being voted out.

Post-Survivor
In 2001, Gretchen appeared on a Survivor edition of The Weakest Link along with castaways Leo Kosov-Meyer, Susan Hawk, Sean Kenniff, Luke Morgan, and Sarah Essen. She lost to Sarah in the final round. She received a house minimum of $10,000 for her charity.

Trivia

 * Gretchen's luxury item was a toothbrush.
 * Gretchen was the first contestant from Tennessee.
 * At the Reunion Show, her last name was mistakenly listed as Morgan, which was the last name of her fellow Pagong tribemate, Luke.