Whitney White

About Whitney White

Purpose is my career’s north star from which I’ve never strayed.Committed to driving positive change, my career journey has been guided by dedication to addressing pressing global challenges. With a versatile skillset spanning non-profit, government, and private sectors, I\'ve addressed environmental, social responsibility, and human rights challenges in agriculture, apparel and textiles, coffee, education, tourism, real estate, and seafood through certification, auditing, program management, curriculum design, education, advocacy, and consulting.My expertise lies in crafting and implementing innovative strategies, programs, and initiatives that deliver tangible benefits to individuals, communities, businesses, and the environment. I thrive on tackling challenges head-on, leveraging my skills as a self-starter and an attentive listener to develop effective solutions.

Experience

1. Destination Specialist- Africa

   Goway Travel

   Apr 2025 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

Education

• Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

  Master's degree, International Business and International Environmental Policy

• United Nations World Tourism Organization

  Sustainable Tourism Development

  2014 — 2014

• The University of the South

  B.A., Conservation Studies

  2000 — 2004

• Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

  Master of Business Administration - MBA , International Environmental Policy and International Business Administration

• School for International Training

  Study Abroad Biodiversity and Conservation Study Abroad, New Zealand, Biodiversity and Conservation

  2003 — 2003

• Middlebury College

  Spanish Immersion Language Program

  2014 — 2014

• School for International Training

  Study Abroad semester in New Zealand, Conservation and Environmental Field Studies

• Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

  MBA/MA International Environmental Policy and International Business Administration

  2012 — 2014

• The University of the South

  Bachelor's degree, Conservation Studies

Skills

• Environmental Awareness
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Environmental Policy
• Public Speaking
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Event Planning
• Program Management
• Social Media Marketing
• Market Research
• Ecology
• Non-Profits
• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy
• Conservation Action Planning and Open Standards
• Non-Profit Program Development
• Public Policy
• Research
• Policy Analysis
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Sustainability
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Social Media
• International Development
• Competitive Analysis
• Program Development
• Volunteer Management
• Training
• Execution of Business Plans
• New Business Development
• Entrepreneurship