Janielle Whitehead

Janielle Whitehead is an experienced professional in corporate social responsibility, university relations, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Currently serving as the Director of Corporate Social Responsibility, University Relations & DEI at CardWorks since July 2021, Janielle is responsible for planning employee engagement events and supporting CSR efforts. Previous roles include Catering Manager at Patina Restaurant Group and Sales Manager at Ruth's Chris Steak House and Timpano Italian Chophouse. Additional experience includes serving as Private Dining Coordinator at The Capital Grille and HR Service Center Specialist at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, where sound judgment in handling sensitive information was crucial. Janielle holds a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for HR Certificate from Cornell University and furthered education at the University of South Florida.