The Team

Dr. Jehan Loza - Managing Director

Jehan is the founder of Social Compass. She holds a PhD in Sociology (Deakin University). Prior to establishing Social Compass in 2004, Jehan worked as Post Doctoral Research Fellow in the Corporate Citizenship Research Unit, Deakin University and as researcher in the Centre for Citizenship and Human Rights, Deakin University.

Jehan has 10 years experience undertaking qualitative evaluation and research with a range of stakeholders from the corporate, government, academic and civil society organisation sectors. She has worked across diverse cultural and geographical contexts including with Indigenous communities. She has intimate knowledge of capacity building processes and has applied this knowledge both practically and theoretically in her work. Since 2000, her research interests have focused on the current issues facing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnerships and programs where she has worked on a variety of important research projects and industry reports for leading Australian companies, non-profit organisations and State and Federal Government. Jehan's experience means she is well informed on the current issues facing cross-sector collaboration and capacity building partnerships and programs aimed at social inclusiveness.

In 2008, Jehan was featured as a 'Life Hero' in Nett Magazine

Dr. John Prince - Principal Research and Evaluation

John holds a PhD in Sociology from Deakin University. He has spent over 15 years working in the non-profit, academic and business sectors. Most recently he has worked in both the Centre for Citizenship and Human Rights and the Corporate Citizenship Research Unit at Deakin University. During this time he worked on a wide range of projects where he applied qualitative and quantitative research skills to investigate dimensions of active citizenship, social capital, human rights and corporate social responsibility policies and practices. John has also lectured and chaired units in Social Research Methods and Theories of Social Change at Deakin University, Burwood. He has substantial knowledge and understanding of the role of civil society in social and economic development.

Prior to joining Social Compass in 2006, John worked with Transfield Services where he applied his knowledge in stakeholder identification, engagement and dialogue to develop sustainable community partnerships and to develop organisational specific community and impact assessment models.

John holds an Honorary Research Fellow Position in the Corporate Citizenship Research Unit, Deakin University, Melbourne. He also sits on Deakin University's Advisory Panel for development of a Master of Applied Social Research and the editorial team of Sustainability Accountability Management and Policy Journal.

Kerri joined Social Compass in 2007. She provides research  and management in undertaking community assessments and project evaluations. In 2006, she completed a Bachelor of Arts with Distinction at Deakin University, majoring in Sociology and Anthropology. She is currently completing her Masters in International and Community Development at Deakin University. Kerri has worked in both the private and public sectors.

David Tittensor - Researcher

David is a social researcher with a combied Honours in Politics and Sociology, and is in the final year of his PhD in Politics at Monash University. His research interests include the Middle East, religion, social movements and social capital. Prior to undertaking Doctoal studies, David worked in the Victorian Government for the Department of Education, Human Services and Premier and Cabinet, ranging across issues such as teacher leadership, high risk adolescents and social capital production.

Chris Birtchnell - Research Assistant

Chris joined Social Compass in 2008 as the Company's research assistant. He is currently completing a double degree in Commerce and Arts, majoring in Economics and Sociology.

Bridget Higgins - Administrative Officer

Bridget joined Social Compass in 2009 and provides accountancy services and undertakes other administrative work. She has a Bachelor of Business Studies (Accountancy) degree from Massey University, New Zealand. She has worked in a certified accountants office and has provided accountancy services in the travel industry, academic sector and construction industry.

Hebden Designs produces Social Compass' graphic designs over a range of media. From Identity, printed documents and interactive media, Hebden Designs has helped us deliver clear visual messages.