Whitney Cherner

Background

About Whitney Cherner

Whitney possesses the far-reaching vision of an entrepreneur, the dedication and perseverance of an athlete, and the soul of a social worker. Known as an “idea person,” Whitney has a knack for communicating a concept and working tirelessly until it becomes a reality. This has been evidenced in Whitney’s fresh approach to clinical work, as an educator, in her role as the Vice President of Career & Employment Services and now as the Senior Director of Career & Community Resources. Whitney is committed to maintaining a strengths perspective and can be counted on to first ask, “What’s going right?” in a given situation. This outlook coupled with Whitney’s ability to process information on the fly and adapt accordingly has shaped her leadership style. Whitney is open to different perspectives and values collaborative, transparent environments. A natural facilitator, Whitney runs workshops and has a talent for bringing people together and building camaraderie. Whitney believes in empowering those she works with and has partnered with numerous clients on their personal journey towards self-discovery. Whitney considers her work and the opportunity to support others a privilege.