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Katherine M. Whitney

Co-Founder, Owner, & Director

kwhitney@warrenwhitney.com | 804.282.9566

Katherine Whitney is a Co-founder, Owner, and Director of Warren Whitney. She has more than 35 years of experience in helping organizations reach their potential. Katherine’s practice is focused almost entirely on serving nonprofits.  She has a passion for helping boards and management teams make good decisions.

Roles & Areas of Expertise:

  • Board Development
  • Executive Director/CEO Searches
  • Strategic Planning

Education & Certifications:

  • MBA, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • BS in Mathematics, Davidson College
  • Graduate, Leadership Metro Richmond (1992)
  • BoardSource Certified Governance Trainer

Professional & Volunteer Associations:

  • Christchurch School, Board Member
  • The Memorial Foundation for Children, Board Member
  • St. Michael’s Episcopal School, Board Member
  • Church Schools in the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia, Past Board Member
  • Northstar Academy, Past Board Member
  • St. Catherine’s School, Past Board Member, Governance Committee Chair, Strategic Planning Committee Chair, Search Committee Chair
  • The Virginia Home for Boys and Girls, Past Board Member and Board Chair
  • Heart of Virginia Council of the Boy Scouts of America, Past Board Member
  • Robins School of Business at the University of Richmond, Past Advisory Board Member
  • RichTech, Past Board Member and Board Chair
  • Greater Richmond Partnership, Past Board Member
  • The Richmond Chamber, Past Board Member

Over the course of her career, Katherine has guided organizations through pivotal moments — including CEO succession, strategic planning, and operational transformation — helping leaders align mission with practical execution. Her work is grounded in a deep understanding of the nonprofit and philanthropic landscape, particularly in Virginia, where she has supported healthcare collaboratives, educational institutions, community foundations, and cultural organizations.

Beyond her consulting work, Katherine is deeply engaged in community initiatives focused on health equity, access to care, affordable housing, and inclusive civic leadership. She frequently collaborates with regional partners to advance cross-sector solutions that improve outcomes for underserved communities.

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