Whitney K.

Experience

1. Director of Strategic Partnerships and Development

   Halo Initiatives

   Nov 2024 — Present · Boston, MA, US

   Co-authored the successful grant application selected by the City of Boston and the Boston Public Health Commission to fund the Family Overdose Support Fund (FOSF)—the nation’s first municipal initiative providing direct financial assistance to families grieving a fatal overdose—and continue to manage the awarded funding in support of HALO’s development efforts.• Direct fundraising strategy and donor development for HALO Initiatives, building a sustainable funding pipeline that supports the organization’s long-term vision for healing, equity, and systems-level change.• Develop and implement a comprehensive philanthropic approach to secure and steward investments from public and private sources, aligning donor priorities with HALO’s mission and expanding its reach.• Oversaw core components of HALO’s successful grant proposal through Boston’s opioid settlement process, a catalytic milestone that led to the program’s public launch in January 2025.• Manage development efforts supporting the Family Overdose Support Fund, ensuring the continued flow of financial resources that power direct aid for funeral costs, behavioral health care, child wellness, and legal needs.• Engage strategically with city agencies, public health officials, and cross-sector partners to strengthen fundraising partnerships and reinforce HALO’s visibility within the philanthropic ecosystem.

Education

• University of Texas at Tyler

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

  2003 — 2007

• University of Texas at Tyler

  Master of Science (M.S.)

  2009 — 2011

• Texas Tech University

  Doctor of Education - EdD

  2015 — 2017

Skills

• Strategic Planning
• University Teaching
• Annual Giving
• Research
• Student Affairs
• Curriculum Design
• Major Gift Solicitations
• Community Outreach
• Training
• Adult Education
• Major Gift Development
• Event Planning
• Recruiting
• Staff Development
• College Recruiting
• Student Leadership
• Social Media
• Student Development
• Leadership
• Enrollment Management
• Academic Advising
• Fundraising
• Planned Giving
• Public Speaking
• Teaching
• Student Engagement
• Admissions
• Resume Writing
• Student Financial Aid
• Leadership Development
• Program Development
• Nonprofits
• Annual Fund
• Higher Education