Ethel Barrett, MHA

Ethel Barrett's work experience begins with their role as an Industry Talent Consultant- Healthcare at Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corp., which they started in January 2022. In this position, they develop and organizes innovative strategies and special projects to address industry challenges and trends in the healthcare field. Ethel also coordinates recruitment and training efforts and provides workforce solutions to businesses within the industry.

Prior to their current role, Ethel worked as a Support Coordinator at Shared Support Maryland, Inc. from December 2015 to June 2022. Ethel then served as an Employment Program Manager at Community Family Life Services from March 2021 to December 2021. In this role, Ethel conducted outreach and recruitment, administered assessments, and delivered employability skills training to participants.

From October 2019 to March 2021, Ethel was a Career Development Specialist at Saint Vincent Depaul, where they focused on supporting individuals in their career development. Before that, they worked as a Care Coordinator at HealthCare Access Maryland from February 2018 to October 2019. In this role, they provided intensive case management services, conducted comprehensive patient assessments, and facilitated holistic wellness for individuals in a healthcare setting.

Ethel's previous experiences include serving as a Lead Case Coordinator at Brighter, Stronger Foundation from August 2016 to February 2018, and as a Service Coordinator at Resources for Seniors from July 2008 to April 2015. Ethel also worked as a Teacher Assistant at WakeCounty Public Schools from November 2004 to July 2008 and as a Hab Tech at Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities from February 2001 to November 2004.

Overall, Ethel Barrett has a diverse background in healthcare workforce development, employment programs, career guidance, case management, and coordination of services for individuals with disabilities.

Ethel Barrett, MHA has a well-rounded education history. In 1995, they completed their high school education at J. H. Rose High School, obtaining a High School Diploma through the Regular/General High School/Secondary Diploma Program. Ethel continued their education by pursuing a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Public Administration from Shaw University between 2005 and 2010. Recently, in 2020, Ethel attained a Masters degree in Health/Health Care Administration/Management from West Coast University.