1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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