As the Director of Community-Based Learning, Whitney Glotfelty assists community leaders in connecting with WVU, helping students learn with purpose while supporting community-identified needs.

As a former educator and nonprofit leader, Whitney is passionate about finding ways to bring her loves of teaching and community together to meet the unique needs of our area and time. She is deeply inspired by those she gets to connect with through her role - both enthusiastic students who engage in meaningful service, and community leaders and influencers who work tirelessly to fulfill vitally important needs.

Whitney holds a Masters in Business Administration with a focus on Management and Motivation, as well as a Bachelors in Elementary Education with a specialization in Mathematics from Frostburg State University. Her professional experiences have included teaching middle school mathematics to all levels of learners, serving as the Residential Director of a group home for children placed through the departments of social and juvenile services, and working with small businesses to facilitate their success through financial assistance. Whitney feels that this robust set of experiences and interests allows her to maintain perspective and truly understand the need for mutually beneficial and respectful relationships.

Outside of her work, Whitney is personally involved in the community and has spent many years supporting programs like Relay for Life, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's Out of the Darkness Walk, and other events, as well as serving on several non-profit boards. When relaxing, you can most often find Whitney porch-sitting with family and friends, traveling, trying out a new recipe, or playing with one of her fur babies.