Posts by: Karen McLeod

COMPASS and Wilburforce Foundation are thrilled to announce the 2021 cohort of Wilburforce Leaders in Conservation Science! This year-long program prepares scientists for meaningful change within themselves, their communities, and society. From the Arctic to northern Mexico, these twenty conservation scientists will support one another to bring their whole selves t...

The culture of science often asks us to leave ourselves behind. The focus of our training is squarely on our research, not us. We build walls between our personal lives and our professional lives, between our emotional selves and our scientific selves. On our quest to contribute to a more just, equitable, and inclusive world, within science and beyond, these walls ...

Nothing can dim the light which shines from within. - Maya Angelou For 20 years, COMPASS has supported thousands of scientists to reimagine their roles as changemakers. We’re committed to creating a future where people and nature can thrive, and our experience shows us that investing in leaders is a powerful way to realize that vision. To this end, we’ve bu...

For 20 years, COMPASS has invested in supporting scientists to become agents of change. As climate change accelerates, the challenges facing the ocean require bold scientific leadership to advance solutions that are equitable, inclusive, and just. Our new Leaders for Sea Change program will build a dynamic network ready to co-create solutions with local communities...

For 20 years, COMPASS has been a pioneer in the effort to bring science into public conversation. We’ve trained thousands of scientists, and provided the strategy and connections to make real change possible. We know that individuals power the programs, strategies, and networks working to create a future that protects the well being of both people and nature. Ove...