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Whitney Escalante

Whitney Escalante

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Assistant Vice President for Development

  • Education

    • The University of Kansas

      2008 - 2012
      Bachelor’s Degree Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Journalism - Strategic Communication (Minor in Communication Studies)

      Activities and Societies: Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), Rock Chalk Dancers, Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), KU Ad Club A Bachelor of Science in Strategic Communication, via the William Allen White School of Journalism, prepares students for careers in advertising, corporate communications and integrated marketing communications.The Communication Studies Undergraduate Program at KU provides a broad liberal arts education that addresses the ways in which people communicate in relationships, in public discourse and within organizations. It includes the study of ways in which such processes relate to… Show more A Bachelor of Science in Strategic Communication, via the William Allen White School of Journalism, prepares students for careers in advertising, corporate communications and integrated marketing communications.The Communication Studies Undergraduate Program at KU provides a broad liberal arts education that addresses the ways in which people communicate in relationships, in public discourse and within organizations. It includes the study of ways in which such processes relate to cultural differences, technological developments, gender, age and other social variables. Show less

  • Experience

    • University of Kansas Athletics

      May 2011 - May 2012

      • Administrative Assistant, Receptionist, Mail Services Attendant at Wagon Student Athlete Center

        Aug 2010 - May 2012

      • Captain of Rock Chalk Dancers

        Apr 2010 - Apr 2012

      • Member of Rock Chalk Dancers

        Apr 2008 - Apr 2012

      • Sales & Marketing Intern

        May 2011 - Aug 2011

    • KU Endowment

      Jun 2012 - now

      • Assistant Vice President for Development

        Apr 2022 - now

      • Development Director & Team Leader - Scholarship Support

        Feb 2018 - Apr 2022

      • Associate Development Director & Team Leader

        Jun 2016 - Feb 2018

      • Development Officer

        Jan 2014 - Jun 2016

      • Development Assistant - Scholarship Support, Social Welfare, Libraries

        Jun 2012 - Dec 2013

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certification in Service Learning

      Mar 2012

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Whitney Escalante
      Culture of Health Action Award LiveWell Lawrence 2017 KU Endowment's 11-person Wellness Team "Building a Greater yoU" was awarded the Culture of Health Action Award in December 2017 for its workplace wellness efforts. Efforts include installation of exercise equipment, maintenance of an employee garden, implementation of smoke-free grounds and an employee food and beverage policy, addition of four weeks paid parental leave, new sidewalks to promote walking and much more.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Preschool Team Coach

      Issued by Hillsong Church on Jun 2020
      Hillsong ChurchAssociated with Whitney Escalante

    • Preschool Classroom Host

      Issued by Hillsong Church on Jul 2019
      Hillsong ChurchAssociated with Whitney Escalante

    • Member

      Issued by Jayhawks for Higher Education on Mar 2014
      Jayhawks for Higher EducationAssociated with Whitney Escalante

    • Member

      Issued by Women Philanthropists for KU on Mar 2014
      Women Philanthropists for KUAssociated with Whitney Escalante

    • Member

      Issued by KU Alumni Association on May 2012
      KU Alumni AssociationAssociated with Whitney Escalante

    • Wish Granter

      Issued by Make-A-Wish Missouri & Kansas on Apr 2019
      Make-A-Wish Missouri & KansasAssociated with Whitney Escalante

    • Childcare Volunteer & Classroom Leader

      Issued by Relevate Church on Nov 2017
      Relevate ChurchAssociated with Whitney Escalante

    • Childcare Volunteer & Instructor

      Issued by EastLake Community Church on Sept 2015
      EastLake Community ChurchAssociated with Whitney Escalante