Aspiring Researcher, Strategist. Bridging the Academia-Policy Gap in Discussing Climate Mobility, Livelihoods, and Resource Security for Caribbean Small Island Developing States

  • J. Huntley Compton is passionately committed to ensuring that the East Caribbean islands remain a vibrant and influential flagship of environmental and economic sustainability for generations.
  • Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Rural Sociology & Demography, J.'s research interests include regional Caribbean food systems, Caribbean climate mobility forecasting and patterns, resource security for host Caribbean nations, and bilateral rural/coastal livelihood mobility agreements. She holds a B.M.S. in Multidisciplinary Studies from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, focusing on International Political Science, World History, and Sociology, and an M.A. in Sustainable Int'l Development from the Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University.
  • Prior to her matriculation at Penn State, J. managed operations and provided consultation for various retail, nonprofit, and political organizations. These experiences further honed her interpersonal relationship skills and prepared her for a career dedicated to the multistakeholder ENgagement and collaboration for the advancement of her community and beyond.

Education

Penn State University

ph.D. Rural Sociology & Demography

Tentative: May 2028

 

Brandeis University

M.A. Sustainable International Development

May 2024

 

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Multidisciplinary Studies, B.S.

Political Science, Sociology, History

August 2021

 

Relevant Coursework

Brandeis university

Agriculture and Rural Development

Interdisciplinary Applied Research and Design for Development

Livelihoods, Enterprises, and Development

Monitoring and Evaluation

Planning and Implementation

Policy Analysis and Design in a Developing World

 

Overseas Experiences

Tempe, Grenada- 1991-2019

Residency, family holidays

 

Kyiv, Ukraine- April 2015

History Maker’s Conference

East Ukraine Help, private charity

 

 

Work Experience

Northeast Ohio public energy Council: April 2024-July 2024

sustainability and resiliency consultant

  • Data analysis

 

Cleveland foundation: February 2023- March 2024

Sustainable Development Intern

  • Identify and validate data sources and create visualization of data
  • Assist in implementing a model of collaborative action and collective leadership for systems change

 

EZPolitix, LLC: March 2020- May 2022

Operations Manager:

  • Managed the day-to-day operations of the calling and text center including hiring and distribution of contractors, payroll, and troubleshooting
  • Researched and scouted potential candidates, created calling, Door, and texting scripts for current clients, script set up for contracted callers
  • Provided best practices training seminars and tutorials for clients 

 

Office of Congressman Bacon: August 2019- December 2019

Congressional Intern:

  • Created talking points for the Congressman in preparation for a trade speech for a Hungarian Delegation Breakfast
  • Restructured several office management systems including supply ordering and constituent intake data for increased efficiency

 

Walgreens Boot Alliance: September 2012- May 2019

Assistant Store Manager: December 2016- May 2019

Shift Lead/Assistant Store Manager Trainee: June 2013- December 2016

Customer Service Representative/Beauty Advisor: September 2012-June 2013

  • Devised and published metrics to measure the beauty adviser team's success in delivering exceptional customer service and goal completion with a personalized rewards system for each advisor
  • Cross-trained and backed up other customer service associates and shift leads on operating procedures, and company services and policies

 

Academic Experience

Heller school for Social Policy and Management

Research assistant., GDS: May 2023- March 2024

Editorial Assistant, J-caste Journal: May 2023- March 2024

heller awards committee: march 2023- April 2023

Course assistant: march 2023- March 2024

workshop host, climate migration: March 2023

co-Host, Delta Scholars Event: November 2022, November 2023

Brandeis university African Forum member 2022

Myanmar advocacy group member 2022

Volunteer Experience

The Asteroid House: December 2019- March 2022

Business Development Manager

  • Co-developed initial and COVID-19 strategic business plan
  • Implementation of stage two of business plan which includes free creative writing workshops, digital advertisement, and partner organization connections

 

Consulate of God/UnCommon Church: May 2010- August 2016

Varied Positions

  • Co-coordinated domestic and international travel arrangements, including booking airfare, hotel & transportation, for business, religious, and social events
  • Assisted with local and nationally advertised event planning, including associated travel and arrangements