Whitney Kahn

About Whitney Kahn

How do you build a high-performing team that not only delivers results but also thrives within your company culture?Hiring isn’t just about filling roles, it’s about finding the right people who will contribute to your vision, grow with your company, and drive long-term success. But today’s hiring landscape is full of challenges: hard-to-fill roles, lack of hiring structure, and teams struggling to scale.I’m Whitney, a Sr. Client Director at Kelaca, with 25+ years of experience in leadership, and hiring strategy. My career spans corporate, nonprofit, and client advisory roles, shaping my consultative, people-first approach to hiring. I work directly with business leaders to define roles, refine hiring strategies, and ensure teams align with company goals and culture.What I Bring to the Table→ & – Helping companies define talent needs and refine hiring processes→ - – Ensuring new hires align with values, mission, and long-term objectives→ – Supporting growth-mode companies post-funding or during leadership transitions→ & - – Advising on the right mix of skills and culture fit for senior management and specialized roles→ – Community relations, nonprofit leadership, and deep expertise in hiring and workforce planningAt Kelaca, I work on the client side of recruiting, partnering with companies to define hiring needs and structure effective talent strategies. I don’t source candidates directly, I help leaders build the right hiring process, and our recruiting team finds the talent. We specialize in IT, Life Sciences, Engineering, and Federal/Government Contracting while ensuring all key business functions have the talent needed to scale.If you\'re a business leader, hiring manager, or HR professional looking for a consultative approach to recruiting, let’s connect. While I enjoy helping people navigate career growth, my primary focus is partnering with companies to solve hiring challenges and build high-performing teams.Outside of work, you’ll find me at Burn Boot Camp, chasing after my daughter and my golden retriever, and sharing my journey as a single mother by choice navigating IVF. I believe in the power of community, connection, and open conversations, in business and life.If your company is scaling & needs strategic hiring support or if you’re looking for insights on building a better hiring process, let’s chat! w••••@kelaca.com

Experience

1. Sr Client Director

   Kelaca

   Jan 2025 — Present · Raleigh, NC, US

   Kelaca is redefining the recruiting experience. We take a human-centered, AI-powered approach that prioritizes people over processes. Headquartered in Raleigh, NC, we partner with organizations worldwide to deliver tailored recruiting solutions that go beyond filling roles. We build relationships, foster understanding, and drive long-term success.Our tailored solutions include Recruiting & Retention, Executive Search, End-to-End Recruitment Management, and Global Expansion. We help companies attract and retain top talent, optimize hiring strategies, and scale confidently with the right teams in place.At Kelaca, we know the recruiting industry is broken. We\'re here to fix it—with smarter solutions, deeper relationships, and a relentless commitment to our clients and the people they hire.Expertise across key industries: Technology, Engineering, Life Sciences & Biotech, Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Government & Defense.Tired of the same old recruiting solutions experience? We should have a conversation.and soon. Contact me at

Education

• Bucknell University

  Psychology and Sociology

• Indian Hills High School

  High School Diploma

  1992 — 1996

• The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  Bachelor’s Degree, Psychology

  1998 — 2000

Skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Social Media
• Relationship Building
• Leadership
• Training
• Program Management
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Publisher
• Program Development
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Event Planning
• Social Responsibility
• Strategic Planning
• Fundraising
• Project Management
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Nonprofits
• Daxko Operations and Daxko Accounting