T'Airra Whitis

T'airra Whitis currently serves as the Treasurer for the NC Association of Public Safety Communications Officials since May 2024, managing the organization's financial affairs. T'airra has been the Airport Communications Center Manager at Raleigh-Durham International Airport since January 2023, overseeing the center's operations, training, and personnel while ensuring continuous communications coverage. Previous experience includes roles as the Manager of Emergency Management at Cone Health, and various positions at Durham Emergency Communications Center, including Communications Training Officer and Master Communications Officer. T'airra's career in emergency communications began as a Police Dispatcher in Erie County. T'airra holds advanced degrees in Emergency Management, Human Development, and Organizational Development and Change, alongside a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice/Police Science and an associate degree in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.