Whitney was born and raised in Oregon. She attended Crater High School and went on to receive a full-ride basketball Scholarship to Portland State University. She transferred to Florida Atlantic University and eventually earned a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology. Whitney’s experience in sales and marketing started in her early 20’s when she began managing gyms and fitness clubs throughout Florida.

After graduation she went into Law Enforcement, serving both Washington State and Oregon. Whitney spent over 6 years as a Police Officer excelling in the area of impaired driving detection and instruction. She received a Life-Saving Award from the State of Oregon in 2016. After relocating to Southern Oregon, she decided to change her path and once again move into the sales and marketing field as a Project Manager for a Fortune 500 company. She now utilizes her skills as a Director at a local non-profit agency in Medford.