Joe Whalen

Joe Whalen is the vice president for talent, inclusion and workplace culture and chief human resources officer at Howard Community College. He joined the college on May 16, 2022. Prior to joining the college, Mr. Whalen was the vice president of human resources at Everett Community College in Washington state, leading workforce strategies for the college’s four campuses.

As vice president, Mr. Whalen provides leadership, management, and supervision in the human resources division, so HCC faculty and staff can thrive and succeed in their service to the college. Mr. Whalen’s service to the community includes his partnership with the United Way of Central Maryland on behalf of HCC.

Mr. Whalen earned his M.B.A. in Human Resources Management from St. Edward’s University, his B.B.A. In Human Resource Management from Eastern Washington University and his A.A. at North Idaho College.