Whitney Wade

Whitney Wade is a seasoned professional in program management and talent acquisition within the nonprofit sector, currently serving as the Senior Program Officer at the Chicago Foundation for Women since June 2021. Previous roles include Program Officer for Women's Economic Security at the same foundation and Program Officer Consultant at Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors. Whitney has also held positions at the Robert R. McCormick Foundation, Arabella Advisors, and Carrington & Carrington, Ltd., with a focus on program development and recruitment. Educational qualifications include a Master of Social Work with a specialization in Children, Youth & Families and Leadership & (Nonprofit) Management, as well as a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and African & African American Studies from Washington University in St. Louis.