Whitney Chaney

Director Of Community Engagement & Advocacy at Visit SLO CAL

Whitney C. currently serves as the Director of Community Engagement and Advocacy at Visit SLO CAL since February 2024, where responsibilities include leading initiatives for San Luis Obispo County’s growth and sustainability. Prior to this role, Whitney was the Program Director at Downtown SLO from March 2018 to February 2024, overseeing the Thursday Night Farmers’ Market and managing various organizational programs. Whitney's extensive experience also includes positions such as Farmers' Market Manager, Front Of House Supervisor at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, and Retail Store Owner & Manager at Central Coast Surfboards. Additional roles include managing volunteer programs for the Sundance Institute and San Francisco Film Society, along with outreach coordination for Boarding For Breast Cancer. Whitney holds a Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media Studies from UC Santa Barbara.

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San Luis Obispo, United States

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Visit SLO CAL

Visit SLO CAL is the non-profit countywide destination marketing organization. Its goal is to promote San Luis Obispo County through marketing, advertising, public relations, group sales, promotions, events and sponsorship branding the region as a choice destination for regional, national and international travelers alike. Visit SLO CAL works in partnership with tourism industry-related businesses including lodging properties, restaurants, wineries, activities, golf courses and retail stores to create a unified marketing approach that promotes the Culinary, Coastal and Cultural assets of the County.