Whitney E. Smith

Whitney E. Smith, M.A. has extensive experience in human resources and talent development. Whitney E. started their career as a Psychological Testing & Research Assistant at the VA Hospital-Long Beach in 2002. Whitney E. gained skills in administering psychological tests and conducting research.

In 2003, Whitney worked as a Research Assistant for the Psychology Department at California State University, Long Beach. Whitney E. assisted in a research project focused on perceptions of Geo-Sciences as a potential major. Whitney E. conducted focus groups and transcribed data.

From 2005 to 2005, Whitney worked as an Employee Development Assistant at Santa Barbara Bank & Trust.

In 2006, they became the Human Resources Director at Smith-Cooper International, a position they held until 2009.

Whitney then joined Urban Science in 2009 as a Human Resources Manager. Whitney E. later became the Regional Human Resources Manager, and eventually the Human Resources Project Manager, where they oversaw various HR functions.

Currently, Whitney is employed at Urban Science as the Talent Development Director. Their responsibilities include providing data and insights to HR and business leaders to improve the employee experience, managing employee engagement surveys, performance management systems, and training programs.

Whitney E. Smith, M.A. obtained their Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from California State University, Long Beach, where they attended from 2001 to 2003. Following their undergraduate studies, they pursued further education at the same institution and completed their Master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from California State University, Long Beach, between 2004 and 2007. Additionally, in August 2014, they obtained a certification as a Project Management Professional from the Project Management Institute.