Brittany Juliette Hanlin
San Diego
Summary
Mission-driven executive leader with expertise in strategic care ministries and community engagement. Recognized for cultivating partnerships and advancing initiatives that foster wellness and resilience in vulnerable communities. Committed to creating inclusive organizational cultures and enhancing financial stewardship.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Pastor of Connection and Care
First United Methodist Church
San Diego
12.2023 - Current
- Led strategic initiatives for care ministries and community engagement, enhancing alignment with organizational mission.
- Develop and oversee multiple initiatives promoting wellness, belonging, resilience, and community engagement.
- Cultivated partnerships with counseling professionals, nonprofits, and community stakeholders to strengthen community support and resources.
- Chaired Racial Justice Endowment, guiding strategic direction, ensuring fiduciary stewardship, and prioritizing impactful grantmaking.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to strengthen organizational culture, strategic priorities, and cross-functional initiatives.
- Recruit, coach, and develop staff and volunteer leaders, cultivating leadership capacity and accountability.
- Support stewardship initiatives that strengthen sustainable mission investment and donor engagement.
- Partner with the Board of Trustees and Finance Committee on budgeting, financial oversight, and long-range planning.
Teaching Pastor
Water's Edge Faith Community
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Communicated organizational vision through impactful public speaking and engaging teaching.
- Developed leaders and expanded volunteer engagement through inclusive community initiatives.
- Partnered with senior leadership to align and implement organizational priorities across multiple campuses.
- Collaborated with finance and stewardship leaders to enhance sustainable resource development initiatives.
Associate Minister & Director of Children's Ministry
Marble Collegiate Church
New York
09.2018 - 08.2022
- Led children's and youth initiatives within a congregation of more than 3,000 members.
- Supervised staff and volunteers to align efforts with organizational goals and foster leadership development.
- Cultivated relationships with families and community partners to reinforce mission alignment and support outreach initiatives.
- Planned and executed major organizational events and service-learning experiences, enhancing community engagement.
- Partnered with executive colleagues on stewardship, organizational growth, and strategic initiatives.
- Launched virtual engagement strategies during the pandemic to sustain organizational participation.
Therapist-in-Training, BIPOC Fellow
Blanton-Peale Institute & Counseling Center
New York
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Delivered trauma-informed counseling and crisis intervention to support clients in managing trauma-related challenges.
- Created treatment plans and coordinated interdisciplinary care to enhance holistic client outcomes.
- Enhanced expertise in behavioral health systems and trauma-informed practice to improve service delivery.
Associate Minister
Plymouth Congregational Church
Des Moines
06.2016 - 08.2018
- Co-developed trauma-informed community initiative to enhance belonging and resilience.
- Collaborated with staff and lay leaders to implement strategic annual initiatives aligning with community needs.
- Facilitated volunteer recruitment efforts to enhance community service participation. and leadership development.
- Led worship, education, and organizational initiatives to strengthen community engagement.
Youth Care Worker
Mercy Home for Boys & Girls
Chicago
07.2012 - 07.2013
- Executed crisis intervention and behavioral support strategies, ensuring safety and promoting positive behavioral changes.
- Delivered trauma-informed care in residential treatment for adolescent girls, fostering emotional healing and personal growth.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to align treatment goals with youth development, enhancing overall support for adolescents.
- Partnered with youth and families to promote stability, resilience, and life-skills development.
Freedom Schools Intern / Servant Leader Intern
Children's Defense Fund
Washington
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Implemented educational programming and provided social-emotional support to empower underserved children.
- Facilitated national literacy and youth development initiatives to enhance community engagement.
- Conducted research and program evaluations that informed strategies for organizational growth.
Education
Doctor of Ministry - Leadership
Emory University
Atlanta, GAMaster of Social Work -
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LAMaster of Divinity -
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TNBachelor of Arts - Sociology (Community Development)
Howard University
Washington, DCSkills
- Community engagement
- Volunteer management
- Community partnerships
- Stewardship initiatives
- Resource development
- Financial oversight
- Strategic leadership
Leadership And Professional Development
- Next Generation Leadership Initiative Fellow, United Church of Christ
- Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), UnityPoint Health
Executive Leadership Highlights
- Strategic planning and organizational development
- Board partnership, governance, and fiduciary stewardship
- Financial oversight, budgeting collaboration, and mission investment
- Team leadership, coaching, and talent development
- Community partnerships, coalition building, and stakeholder engagement
- Trauma-informed leadership and equity-centered organizational culture
- Public speaking, advocacy, and external representation
- Fundraising stewardship and donor engagement
Timeline
Associate Pastor of Connection and Care
First United Methodist Church
12.2023 - Current
Teaching Pastor
Water's Edge Faith Community
09.2022 - 12.2023
Therapist-in-Training, BIPOC Fellow
Blanton-Peale Institute & Counseling Center
09.2021 - 05.2022
Associate Minister & Director of Children's Ministry
Marble Collegiate Church
09.2018 - 08.2022
Associate Minister
Plymouth Congregational Church
06.2016 - 08.2018
Youth Care Worker
Mercy Home for Boys & Girls
07.2012 - 07.2013
Freedom Schools Intern / Servant Leader Intern
Children's Defense Fund
01.2010 - 01.2012
Doctor of Ministry - Leadership
Emory University
Master of Social Work -
Louisiana State University
Master of Divinity -
Vanderbilt University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology (Community Development)
Howard University