Whitney Herrington
I help nonprofits do HR better. | CEO @ Ascend People
- Role
- CEO & Founder at Ascend People
- Location
- Greenbelt, MD, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Whitney Herrington
Hey there! I hope this message finds you well and that you\'re taking good care…
Experience
CEO & Founder
Oct 2022 — Present · Washington, DC, US
Elevating HR, Empowering MissionsAs the Founder & CEO of Ascend People, I lead a values-driven HR consulting firm dedicated to helping nonprofit and mission-driven organizations transform their people operations. At Ascend People, we believe that strong, equitable HR practices are the foundation of sustainable impact—because when people thrive, missions succeed.With nearly 10 years of experience in nonprofit HR leadership, I know firsthand the challenges that mission-focused organizations face: compliance complexities, staff burnout, recruitment struggles, and compensation inequities. My work centers on turning these challenges into strengths, providing strategic HR planning, compensation optimization, and expert coaching that allow nonprofit leaders to focus on what matters most—their mission.What We Do at Ascend People: Strategic HR Consulting – Aligning HR practices with organizational values for long-term sustainability Compensation Optimization – Designing equitable and competitive pay structures to attract & retain top talent HR Training & Coaching – Empowering nonprofit leaders with the tools they need to manage people with confidenceAt Ascend People, we are not just HR consultants - we are strategic partners in your mission’s success. Our team brings deep sector expertise, a commitment to equity, and practical, people-centered solutions that make HR manageable and effective. Passionate About: Strengthening nonprofits & mission-driven organizations through values-aligned HR solutions Building equitable, thriving workplaces that attract and retain top talent Reducing HR stress so leaders can lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose Advocating for fair & inclusive people practices across the nonprofit sector
Education
Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business
MBA
2010 — 2012
Western Michigan University - Haworth College of Business
BBA
2004 — 2008
Find verified contacts for anyone on LinkedIn
Unifers gives sales teams verified emails and direct dials, enriched profiles, and outreach that lands in the inbox.
Free plan included · No credit card required
This profile is compiled from publicly available professional sources. Unifers is not affiliated with or endorsed by LinkedIn. Request removal of this profile.