W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research
Jeana Hamilton is a skilled professional with a background in career coaching and navigation. Currently serving as a Career Coach at the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research since April 2023, Jeana previously worked as a Career Navigator for Michigan Works! Southwest from July 2018 to April 2023. Prior experience includes a role as Front Office Staff at Family Therapy and Development Centers, Inc., where responsibilities encompassed client interaction, administrative tasks, and insurance processes from July 2016 to August 2018. Jeana’s career began at Mattawan Consolidated School District (Edustaff) as a Cook's Helper from December 2014 to July 2016. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Health/Health Care Administration/Management Long Term Care from the University of Phoenix and an Associate of Arts degree in Health/Health Care Administration/Management from University of Phoenix-Axia College.
W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research
The Upjohn Institute is an independent, nonpartisan nonprofit organization that provides research, practice and policy analysis on employment and unemployment issues. Our research focuses on labor market developments that threaten the livelihood and well-being of workers and the policies and programs designed to reduce those threats and mitigate hardships caused by job loss. We also house the Employment Management Services Division, the administrative entity for the local Workforce Development Board, administering all of the federal and state employment programs for southwest part of Michigan.