Brittany Ernster

My intended career path is to continue advancing into organizational and operational leadership roles, particularly within behavioral health, healthcare, or human services. Through my current leadership experience, I have developed a strong interest in improving organizational culture, developing staff, strengthening operational processes, and creating systems that better support both employees and the people they serve.

As I continue my education in Organizational Leadership, my goal is to build upon my professional experience and prepare for progressively higher-level leadership opportunities. I am interested in pursuing positions such as Director of Operations, Program Director, Regional Director, or other senior leadership roles, with the long-term goal of moving into executive leadership.

Ultimately, I want a career where I can combine my experience in behavioral health with my education and leadership skills to influence organizational strategy, develop strong teams, improve systems, and create meaningful, sustainable change within an organization.

My graduate school interests center around organizational leadership, healthcare and behavioral health administration, and organizational development. I am interested in continuing to strengthen my knowledge of strategic leadership, organizational culture, change management, employee development, and effective business operations.

My professional experiences have made me especially interested in understanding how strong leadership and well-designed systems can improve both employee experiences and the quality of services an organization provides. At the graduate level, I hope to further develop the skills needed to lead complex organizations, manage organizational change, develop high-performing teams, and make informed strategic decisions.

Ultimately, I am interested in a graduate program that will complement my professional experience and prepare me for senior and executive leadership opportunities within behavioral health, healthcare, human services, or other mission-driven organizations.

Outside of work and school, I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling and experiencing new places, attending sporting events, and finding opportunities to relax and have fun with the people closest to me. I also genuinely enjoy learning, personal development, and finding creative ways to organize, plan, and improve things. Balancing my professional and academic goals with meaningful time with family and friends is very important to me.