Director, Career Coaching & Education
Biography
In her role as Director of Career Coaching and Education, Whitney oversees Career Coaching, Outreach, and the Vol Edge Program, ensuring staff are well-equipped to deliver impactful career education through appointments, workshops, and presentations.
With 14 years in higher education career services, Whitney brings expertise in career development, employer relations, communications, and leadership. Previously, she served as Director of Career Development and Programs at the University of Georgia, where she led initiatives in staff onboarding, programming, employer engagement, and marketing.
A first-generation college graduate from Murray, Kentucky, Whitney holds a BS in Business and an MBA from Murray State University. She is an alum of the Career Leadership Collective Mastermind and NACE Management Leadership Institute and has received national recognition, including the NACE Technology Award.
Driven by a passion for student success, Whitney focuses on building innovative, student-centered career education programs and strengthening employer connections.
Responsible Areas: Career Coaching & Education, Outreach, and the Vol Edge Program
CliftonStrengths: Activator, Maximizer, Includer, Positivity, Woo
Education
B.S. Business, Murray State University
MBA, Murray State University