Whitney Conner

Whitney Conner is a seasoned professional in operations research and business analytics with extensive experience across multiple industries, including aviation, healthcare, and hospitality. Currently serving as a Senior Operations Research Developer at Southwest Airlines since 2023, Whitney also contributes as an Adjunct Faculty member teaching data modeling in the MBA program at the University of Kentucky. Previous roles include Associate Director of Business Analytics Minor and Finance & Administration Analytics at the University of Kentucky, and Associate Director of Business Intelligence at Humana, where leadership of teams focused on data-driven initiatives was a significant responsibility. Additional experience includes strategic planning at GOLFNOW, operations research management at Disney Parks & Resorts, and various research-focused positions at RAND Corporation and Penn State University. Educational credentials encompass a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research and multiple Bachelor’s degrees from the University of Kentucky.