Brad Whitmore

Brad Whitmore, MPA, has over two decades of experience in advancement and fundraising, currently serving as the Senior Advancement Officer at The Culinary Institute of America since January 2012. In this role, Brad collaborates with senior management to develop and implement successful fundraising and donor engagement strategies, leading a revenue-producing unit that engages various constituencies. Previously, Brad held the position of Assistant Director of the Bard College Annual Fund, where strategic planning aimed at increasing alumni participation and gift sizes was a primary focus. Earlier experience includes serving as a Resident Director at Marist College, responsible for student affairs operations, and as a C.A.D. Draftsman at Liebman and Hurwitz Architects and Associates, transitioning the firm to computer-aided design. Brad holds a Master of Public Administration from Marist University and a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design from SUNY Oneonta, alongside an Associate of Applied Science in Architectural Technology from the State University of New York at Delhi.