Marian Whitaker

As the Director of Strategic Initiatives, Marian Whitaker coordinates the Foundation’s strategic objectives through communications efforts, board collaboration, and supporting key projects that connect donors, schools, and families. Marian’s experience includes helping organizations navigate growth and change. She has worked at nonprofits in both California and Minnesota, as well as big names like Jimmy Kimmel Live! and Disney. She has a passion for outdoor education and previously worked at Free Spirit Publishing, which focuses on creating social-emotional learning books for educators and their students.