Personal Leadership Development Plan Erin A. Bills, MPH NWPHLI Scholar 2013/2014 Montana State University Montana Office of Rural Health/Area Health Education Center April 2014

Summary Leadership Style Democratic and Authentic, often Coaching and sometimes Authoritative Areas of Development Emotional Intelligence Conflict and Negotiation Strengths Profile Innovator and Motivator Strategic and Accountable Collaborative Passionate

Realization Program evaluation may not be the most authentic area for me to focus on as a public health professional Recognized need to bridge evaluation with effective public health policy development and ongoing rural health research Teaching and mentoring is the most rewarding aspect of my current work Some things cannot be changed Need to expand academic credentials to achieve personal and professional goals

Moving Forward.... Attend University of Montana School of Law “Be so good that they cannot ignore you.” - Steve Martin Attend University of Montana School of Law Seek new employment opportunities if not admitted to UM School of Law Foster partnerships between University of Montana, Montana State University, and University of Washington to research integration of PH and Primary Care Stay connected with the NWPHLI Seek opportunities to provide public health leadership training in Montana and mentor Montana WWAMI students