Justin Thornton, MBA, Pmp
About Justin Thornton, MBA, Pmp
Justin Thornton, MBA, PMP, serves as the Associate Director of Undergraduate Housing at Yale University, where he has worked since 2023. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management and a Master of Business Administration from the University of New Haven, and has extensive experience in housing and event operations.
Current Role at Yale University
Justin Thornton serves as the Associate Director of Undergraduate Housing at Yale University. He has held this position since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing various aspects of undergraduate housing, ensuring that students have access to suitable accommodations and support services.
Previous Positions at Yale University
Prior to his current role, Justin Thornton held multiple positions at Yale University. He worked as the Assistant Director of Operations for Conferences & Events from 2022 to 2023. He also served as the Resource Coordinator for Conferences & Events from 2016 to 2017 and as the Housing Operations & Technology Manager for Conferences & Events from 2018 to 2021. Additionally, he was the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Housing Services from 2022 to 2023.
Educational Background
Justin Thornton earned a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management from the University of New Haven, studying from 2013 to 2016. He later pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the same institution, completing his studies from 2016 to 2017. His educational background provides a foundation for his roles in housing and event management.
Experience in Event Operations
Before his tenure at Yale University, Justin Thornton gained experience in event operations while working for the New York Red Bulls as Event Operations Staff from 2016 to 2017. He also served as an Athletic Communications Graduate Assistant at the University of New Haven during the same period, further enhancing his skills in event management and communications.