Influential Woman · Criminology and criminal justice
Brittany Jesensky
92f, US Army
Fort Riley, KS
Her Story
About Brittany
Brittany Jesensky is a professional with a strong foundation in criminology, criminal justice, and forensic psychology. She earned her bachelor's degree in criminology and criminal justice from Arizona State University, graduating magna cum laude, and her master's in forensic psychology from the same institution with distinction. Her seven years of military service and subsequent three years of contracting included a role as a supply technician, where she managed property accountability for Army battalions and brigades, tracked missing items, and ensured units were prepared for exercises and deployments. She has earned awards such as RCOMs and AAMs from the military and a Certificate of Appreciation from her previous position. Brittany holds a Network SEC Plus certification along with ICS 100, 200, and 300, and is currently pursuing a Homeland Security certificate. She is a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success and values integrity and loyalty in her work. Her career interests stem from a desire to solve problems and prevent harm, and she advises others in her field to persist through challenges despite obstacles like frequent military relocations.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Brittany
01What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Don't give up. Keep pushing through every challenge that you face because the forensic psychology field, the criminology and criminal justice field, the homeland security field, you're gonna deal with a lot of hard situations.
02What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Biggest challenges are finding a place of employment due to needing to leave for training with husband's military moves and not having enough experience because of time in military and college.
03What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Integrity and loyalty. Doing the right thing even when nobody is watching, remaining honest especially in tough situations.
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