Brittany Galvez may be new to Southern Nevada and the UNLV, but she brings a wealth of academic experience and a passion for service that fits perfectly with the University’s mission.
A native of Orange County, Brittany played softball at California Baptist University in Riverside and began working for the school’s ticketing and sales teams after graduation. That role led her to join Claremont Graduate University and later Concordia University Irvine – as Assistant Director of Admissions and Recruitment in both roles.
“That’s where I developed my love of working with students,” she recalls. “Helping them, making sure they were utilizing the resources offered at the university, making sure they were staying on track for graduation.”
Overseeing staff and students from various programs helped Brittany develop a sense of purpose, and as she eyed new opportunities to support future graduates, she found UNLV’s Executive MBA program had everything she’d been looking for. In April 2025, she joined the University as the EMBA new Program Manager.
“In admissions you’re often working with students up until they begin school,” she explains. “I really wanted to find something that was more hands-on, and the EMBA office is fully committed to working with students through graduation.
“I see my role as student support and student-focused. From operations to onboarding, paperwork to parking passes, I will be with our students all the way, whether they need help with scheduling, travel, letting them know about alumni and social events – I’m there for them.”
5 Questions with Brittany Galvez
Q: How Have You Been Able to Impact the EMBA Program So Far?
Brittany Galvez: I’m working to introduce some new alumni events, and I’d really like to bring more alumni back into the fold. Whether that’s in a classroom setting or not, I think the power of alumni is huge, and students appreciate interacting with them because it offers insight into a post-graduate world and enhances their networking skills.
Q: How Have You Benefited from An Alumni Experience?
Brittany Galvez: When I was being recruited for college softball, talking to alums was so important. I think they are the very best resource for students, because they’ve been there. Working in graduate admissions, I found how important it is to have alumni at different events and keep them engaged. They want to give back and talk about their experiences.
Q: Why Is Continuing Education So Important for Adults?
Brittany Galvez: Continuing education helps you stay competitive in a rapidly changing job market. It helps students adapt to new technologies and new strategies – and that’s vital for EMBA students. We have executives, CEOs, doctors, so many students that are looking for new ways to learn and ways that they can be valuable to their companies.
Q: What Do You Love About Working In Higher Education?
Brittany Galvez: My favorite part is supporting students. They want to learn, they want to grow, and being able to be a part of that is rewarding and really fills my cup. Working in higher ed it takes a village -- many different departments across the university -- and the collaboration is something I enjoy in higher ed. I love learning and contributing to something bigger and I want what’s best for our students.
Q: What Have You Loved So Far About UNLV and Las Vegas?
Brittany Galvez: I used to play college softball and have played at UNLV, and I really had a great time playing against them. But wheat drew me to UNLV is the innovation and connection to the business community. The EMBA program draws lifelong learners who want to broaden their areas of expertise. Whether it’s students in business, healthcare, the first responder sector -- being able to work alongside motivated individuals drives me to provide the highest level of support. So far it’s been nothing but great ideas and collaborations.