Whitney Ellison

Whitney Ellison is an experienced marketing professional currently serving as the Senior Manager of Brand Marketing (Coffee & Culture) at Starbucks since June 2024, focusing on enhancing brand connections through Arts, Entertainment, and Culture. Prior to this role, Whitney held several positions at Alaska Airlines from August 2018 to June 2024, including Director of Brand Activation and Director of Brand Marketing, where responsibilities encompassed amplifying brand purpose via partnerships, sponsorships, and managing global marketing initiatives. Previous experience includes roles at Hightower, Lumen Technologies, Butler/Till, Wynn Las Vegas, and Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, with a strong focus on marketing strategy and brand management. Whitney holds a B.S. in Marketing with a Minor in Advertising from the University of Idaho, completed in 2004.