Jenny Ehrnthaller has had an illustrious career, serving in various leadership roles in the academic and professional world. With a dual bachelor's degree in Molecular and Integrative Physiology and Chemistry, she went on to acquire an M.B.A. in Business Administration from Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Ehrnthaller's most recent position is Director of Strategic Budget and Finance at the University of Illinois System. Previously, she held the position of Associate Director of Operations at the Department of Bioengineering and Assistant Director at Engineering Career Services, both at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Ehrnthaller's responsibilities in her current job include directing and overseeing financial and administrative operations, developing administrative policies and procedures, providing analysis and planning, and serving as a liaison for financial and administrative matters. She has also won multiple awards for her leadership and service, including the College of Engineering Knights of St. Patrick Golden Shamrock Award in 2013. Ehrnthaller's professional experience has been in diverse fields such as academia, jewelry, and diamonds.