Kathy A. Whelpley

Kathy joined Oceana because she was inspired by the mission and impact of the organization. As someone who grew up two miles from the Jersey Shore, she swam almost every summer day of her childhood and countless hours on her dad’s fishing boat. Being a part of the foundations fundraising team is the opportunity to connect personal passions with professional experiences.

Kathy has spent her entire career working with, for and on behalf of foundations, donors and corporations involved in philanthropy. Most recently, she was Executive Vice President of the National Center for Family Philanthropy, the only national nonprofit dedicated exclusively to families who give and those that work with them. She worked with giving families across the country, helping them realize their visions for change. Internally, she led all programming and operations, including network building, fundraising, marketing, finance and administration, and governance.