Hello!

I’m Della Huntley.

 

I’m a senior at Skidmore College majoring in Environmental Studies and Sociology. From my interdisciplinary education and my experiences working in agriculture and food service, I’ve developed a deep interest in the complex relationships between food, culture, and the environment, and how these relationships can either reinforce or challenge existing systems of power. My work focuses on food access and the cultural and political narratives that influence dietary choices. I believe that tracing where our food comes from, who grows it, and why we consume what we do is essential to building a more sustainable, equitable, and resilient food future.

 

 

 

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della.p.huntley@gmail.com

Education

Expected Graduation may 2026

Skidmore College

Saratoga Springs, NY
Bachelor of Arts, majors: Sociology, Environmental Studies
Relevant coursework: Social research methods, statistics for the social sciences, food and society, media sociology, environmental studies capstone: research and methods design, environmental studies capstone: data collection and analysis
Extracurriculars: Students Demand Action (SDA), Skidmore orchestra, string quartet, string ensemble
Fall 2024, Spring 2025

Danish Institute of Study Abroad (DIS)

Copenhagen, Denmark
Relevant coursework: sustainable food production and consumption, polar biology, Danish language and culture

Work Experience

Summer 2025

Faculty-Student Collaborative Researcher

Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, New York

Project: Digital Diets: Food and Politics on TikTok

Examined how ideological and political messages are communicated through food content on TikTok to understand how digital media discourses affect popular ideas of health, lifestyle, and food systems

Proposed, designed, and led research project in collaboration with a faculty mentor

Conducted qualitative content analysis of 100+ TikTok videos by developing a thematic coding framework and identifying patterns in messaging across dietary niches, creator demographics, and political stance

Worked iteratively with faculty mentor to develop methods of social media data collection and establish inter-coder reliability

Presented findings at Skidmore’s Summer Collaborative Research Symposium

2024-Present

Server/Barback

Lambs, South Portland, Maine 

Provided attentive service in a fast-paced, high-volume bar environment

Supported bar staff and managed drink orders, stocking, prep, and cleanliness behind the bar and on the restaurant floor

Stayed up to date on evolving beverage offerings, including craft cocktails, natural wines, and rotating local beers

2021-Present (Seasonal)

Farm Hand

William H. Jordan Farm, Cape Elizabeth, Maine 

Performed manual agricultural labor including planting, harvesting, and crop maintenance

Led the produce washing and packing team, coordinating daily workflows during peak harvest season

Managed produce stock and facilitated deliveries to local food pantries, supporting food access initiatives

Some photos from the farm; strawberry harvests, golden beet processing, carrot seconds, and lettuce weeding.

Leadership Experience

Fall 2025

 

First-Year Experience (FYE) Peer Mentor

Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, New York

Course: In the Light of Death

Supported incoming first-year students in their transition to college life

Facilitated weekly class sessions as part of the 4th credit hour, covering course content and different resources available to students

Worked with peer mentors to lead discussions and workshops, supporting collaborative learning among a community of mentors

Skills

Technical Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

  • Qualitative coding frameworks

  • Qualtrics surveys 

Research & Analytical

  • Qualitative research (semi-structured interviews, coding, thematic analysis, content analysis)

  • Social media research & digital ethnography

  • Research design and project development

  • Data organization and documentation

  • Inter-coder reliability methods

  • Academic writing and presentation skills

Communication & Interpersonal 

  • Project management

  • Workflow coordination and team leadership

  • Peer mentorship and student support

  • Collaborative teamwork with faculty and peers

  • Customer service 

Food Systems & Sustainability

  • Knowledge of sustainable food production and consumption

  • Understanding of agricultural workflows and labor (planting, harvesting, packing)

  • Food access and distribution coordination