Khalia Whyte

Khalia Whyte has extensive experience in higher education and career development, currently serving as the Manager of Career Ready Programs at the University of Hartford since October 2018, where oversight of the Barney Career Ready program ensures engaging opportunities for students. Previous roles include Manager of Undergraduate Admissions, where Khalia successfully led recruitment initiatives resulting in a 40% increase in first-year student deposits, and various internships in marketing and communication across notable organizations. Khalia holds a Master of Business Administration focused on Management and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing, both from the University of Hartford. In addition to academic qualifications, Khalia founded and presided over the Sports Business Association at the University of Hartford, linking students to industry professionals, and has contributed to content creation and marketing during major sports events while working with NBC Sports.