Ernest Wright

Ernest Wright is an experienced financial professional currently serving as the Director of Budget and Planning at Swarthmore College since December 2016, where responsibilities include leading strategic budget initiatives and communicating budgetary issues. Prior to this role, Ernest was a Senior Budget Analyst and Director of Budgeting Applications at the University of Pennsylvania from August 2001 to December 2016, focusing on analyzing budgets and monitoring financial performance. Ernest also held the position of Associate at the Pennsylvania Economy League, analyzing economic trends in Southeastern Pennsylvania, and worked as a Writer/Analyst at the Human Resources Network, providing consulting services and conducting research. Ernest holds a Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy from The Fletcher School at Tufts University and a Bachelor of Arts in History from Haverford College.