Whitney Sawney

Whitney Sawney has a diverse work experience. Whitney is currently serving as the Director of Communications and Policy at the Native American Agriculture Fund, a position they have held since October 2022. Prior to this, they worked as the Communications Manager at the same organization from July 2021 to October 2022. From 2019 to 2021, Whitney worked as the Communications Manager and Program Specialist at the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative. Before that, they held the role of Communications Associate at the National Congress of American Indians from June 2017 to November 2018. Whitney also worked as an External Affairs Fellow at the same organization from June 2016 to June 2017. In addition, they gained experience as a Congressional Intern for U.S. Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid from January 2016 to May 2016. Whitney's earlier work experience includes serving as the Director of Internet Marketing at Arkansas Physical Health & Rehab from August 2010 to January 2018 and as a Student Researcher at the University of Arkansas in July 2010.

Whitney Sawney attended the University of Arkansas from 2010 to 2015, where they pursued a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in International Relations and Political Science, completing a double major. In 2016, they enrolled in The George Washington University for the Semester in Washington program, specifically the Native American Political Leadership Program. The end year for this program is not mentioned, indicating that their participation might still be ongoing.