Jennifer Brantley

Extension Director

K-State Extension Administration

  • Extension Director
    K-State Extension Administration
  • 3162498890 (Mobile)
  • K-State Extension, Extension Operations, 119 Umberger, 1612 Claflin Rd., Manhattan, Kansas, 66505, United States

ABOUt

I am a highly self-motivated, action-oriented, and results-driven leader focused on positive productivity to achieve personal and organizational goals. I excel at working autonomously and also stand out as a responsible and reliable team member. I possess outstanding communication, interpersonal, and public relations skills. Communication is important to me in a work setting, as it helps set goals and build trust, ultimately strengthening the team. 

I am a strategic worker and pride myself on providing exceptional service through helpful and timely responses to constituents. I am eager and willing to take calculated risks to be an agent of change, when necessary, to test new strategies and processes as well as provide thoughtful and thorough comments of key findings. 

Personal strengths from the Clifton Strengths assessment include Maximizer, Empathy, Developer, Discipline, and Harmony.

I enjoy empowering work that has a positive impact on people and organizations, where I can unequivocally support the mission and product of the organization and be a valued member of a greater team.

NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Southern Regional Director
    K-State Extension, Extension Operations, Manhattan, United StatesAug 2025
  • Sedgwick County Extension Director
    K-State Extension, Extension Operations, Wichita, United StatesJan 2019 - Aug 2025
  • Manager, Public Education and Outreach
    Envision, Wichita, United StatesApr 2014 - Jan 2019
  • Assistant Director, Standardized Patient Center
    University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita, United StatesJun 2012 - Apr 2014
  • Coordinator, Cooperative Education
    Wichita State University, Wichita, United StatesAug 2008 - Jun 2012
  • Assistant Director, Employer Relations and Experiential Learning
    Kansas State University, Career and Employment Services, Manhattan, United StatesJan 2004 - Jul 2008
  • Academic Advisor
    University of Missouri - Kansas City, School of Education, Kansas City, United StatesMay 2002 - Dec 2003
  • Middle School Science Teacher
    Basehor Linwood, and Beloit Schools, United StatesAug 1998 - May 2002
  • Member Relations Specialist
    St. Francis Hospital, Health Zone, Tulsa, United StatesDec 1993 - Aug 1996
  • Cytogenetics Technologist
    H.A. Chapman Institute of Medical Genetics, United StatesJun 1994 - Jan 1996

DEGREES

  • PhD
    Kansas State University, Manhattan, United StatesAug 2006 - Dec 2012
  • Master of Science
    University of Missouri–Kansas City, Kansas City, United StatesAug 2001 - Dec 2003
  • Bachelor of Science
    Fort Hays State University, Hays, United StatesAug 1989 - May 1993

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Secondary Teaching - Science
    Fort Hays State University, Hays, United StatesAug 1996 - May 1998
  • Certified Laboratory Specialist - Cytogenetics
    Chaptman Institute of Medical Genetics, Tulsa, United StatesAug 1997 - Dec 1998