Whitney has a diverse background. She has a MA in International Development Studies, was a teacher for three years, released her first musical single in 2017, and spends most of her time trying to transfer concepts from one field to the next. She serves as the National Tech Bridge Director for the Assistant Secretary of the Navy’s Agility Cell, NavalX, and as a Program Manager for the Office of Naval Research. She specializes in identifying and cultivating projects, programs, and relationships with other federal, state, university, and private partners.