Kerry Whitacre

Kerry Whitacre, EdD, serves as CEO and Consultant at BloomED Group since May 2020, focusing on advancing innovation and equitable educational systems. As an Expert Provider at Catalyst:Ed, Kerry specializes in Talent Management, Communications, Advocacy, and Strategic Planning. In the role of Virtual Chief of Staff for vChief since September 2022, Kerry complements extensive experience in education and policy. Previous roles include Adjunct Professor at American University, Executive Director for Participant Experience at City Teaching Alliance, and various leadership positions at Urban Teachers and Baltimore City Public Schools. Kerry holds an EdD in Education Policy and Leadership from American University, a BA in Government from Dartmouth College, and an MPP in Public Policy from Georgetown University.