Anna Whitaker Email & Phone Number

Chapel Hill, NC, US

- Contributed to the work of Developing Best Practices for Trauma-Informed Teaching and Learning in Education (TITLE) interdisciplinary research team by adding 10 articles to literature review on trauma-informed pedagogical practices and leading semesterly trauma stewardship exercises- Served as project lead of Divinity School researchers, analyzed and.

- Led 11 students in discussion-based portion of UNIV102: Let’s Talk About Climate Change, offered feedback on weekly journal submissions, collaborated with teaching assistants and lead faculty members- Guided co-curricular activity in Duke Forest; facilitated Climate Fresk workshop with 10+ students

- Presented to 200+ students at fall orientation, planned and executed event with 45+ attendees, delegates responsibilities and tasks to 10+ executive team members and student council representatives- Spearheaded summer-long revisioning and restructuring efforts, evaluated years of organizational history and connections, designed and led fall planning.

- Compiled 100+ pieces of literature on the charitable foods sector, community organizing, liberation theology, philosophies of charity, and hospitality in the Christian tradition- Collaborated with Dr. Norbert Wilson to create a reading list, synthesize information, and craft a cohesive narrative on hospitality and the charitable foods sector- Reviewed 5.

- Synthesized 45 sources and composed 18-page literature review on stakeholder engagement, presented research findings and information to Cape Fear Food Council, wrote for GusNIP federal grant- Researched and compiled 200+ policies, programs, reports, and zoning codes in the Cape Fear area; mapped policies onto multi-county survey on community health, food.

Williamston, South Carolina

- Managed marketing material, designed and monitored webpage content, utilized social media platforms to gain over 850 post interactions and 60 followers- Directed over 15 children’s ministry volunteers, led remote and interpersonal training, introduced technological innovations and curriculum changes - Coordinated and executed church-wide events, engaging.

Anderson, South Carolina

- Guided campus tours, moderated and participated in panel discussions, assisted with scholarship competitions, and represented the university at college fairs- Participated in student leader training, residential move-in team, and frequent campus engagement; developed relationship with prospective students and their families

Anderson, South Carolina

- Presented to 450+ guests at scholarship competitions and admissions events, sharing personal experience and faith journey through AU’s Honors Program- Participated in discussion in mock classes and met with university applicants, outlining the academic benefits and professional opportunities of the program

Anderson, South Carolina

- Reported to honors tutor coordinator; scheduled appointments with students- Guided weekly one-on-one tutoring sessions and mid-semester exam preparation seminars, aiding freshmen in research, writing, and paper formation

Anderson, South Carolina

- Conducted individual, major-specific academic appointments alongside the Dean of the College of Christian Studies, showcasing the university to potential students- Hosted overnight guests, greeted visitors, and monitored written and verbal correspondence

Rome, Georgia

- Supervised 20+ campers through time management, coordination, and scheduling- Led devotions, discipleship meetings, and skill classes including cooking, dance, and fitness- Adapted to suggestions given in progress reports, team sessions, and peer evaluations

Master Of Theological Studies, Theology And Ethics, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Annual Fund Ambassador, First-Year Divinity Student Council Representative, Creation Justice Coalition.

Bachelor Of Arts, Christian Studies (Theology/Philosophy), 4.0

Activities and Societies: Academic Honors Program, Campus Worship Care Team, South Carolina School of the Arts Dance Ensembles, Boles.