Hi, I’m Whitney.

With a background in staff management and workflow optimization, I specialize in helping organizations grow in the best way possible.

I am an accomplished leader with extensive experience in higher education and nonprofit sectors with proven expertise in scaling organizations, strategic fundraising, and community organizing.

My skills include:

  • Demonstrated excellence in managing multi-million-dollar budgets, securing significant grants, and fostering inclusive, mission-driven cultures.

  • Skilled in optimizing people, processes, and resources to achieve organizational goals.

  • Strong track record in stakeholder engagement, board management, and staff development.

  • Passionate about driving systemic change and empowering communities through innovative leadership and strategic vision.

Signature Achievements

Vision and Leadership: Successfully launched Partners IN Food and Farming (PIFF), ensuring federal and state compliance and establishing a robust organizational foundation. At the University of Virginia, implemented strategic plans that integrated diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into all workflows and business practices, fostering an inclusive organizational culture. 

  • Fundraising and Financial Management: Developed a comprehensive fundraising plan at PIFF, submitting six grant applications totaling $450K, with successful coordination of a $1.2 million USDA grant. Managed a $1.2 million budget at the University of Virginia, optimizing resource allocation and achieving cost-effective decision-making.

  • Training and Development: Designed and delivered training programs for over 100 employees at the University of Virginia, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. At PIFF, created performance evaluation workflows and staff manuals, significantly enhancing staff development and organizational efficiency.

  • Organizational Management: Coordinated the successful delivery of a $1.2 million USDA grant project at PIFF, collaborating with ten partner organizations to strengthen Indiana’s local food supply chain. Streamlined operations at the University of Virginia, reducing response times from months to six weeks through effective workflow analysis and process improvements.

  • Relationship Building and Collaboration: Enhanced board relations at PIFF by developing governance policies, recruiting six new board members, and fostering strong communication. Achieved a fourfold increase in organizational visibility and engagement within six months through strategic social media campaigns and effective stakeholder engagement.