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Economic development consultant passionate about applying design thinking and strategic doing to problems of economic inclusion. After 20 successful years as a product and operations manager for major Silicon Valley brands, I found my mission in helping local economic development agencies drive the creation of community wealth in underserved communities. Serving as a FUSE Corps Executive Fellow during the COVID-19 shut-downs and reopening provided a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help drive recovery from a historic economic shock. I am an innovative systems thinker committed to data-driven decision-making and building results-focused teams. See my portfolio for project and writing samples: https://www.whitmer.infoKEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS AT THE CITY OF FRESNO MAYOR’S OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:‣ Led 2020 deployment team of nearly $5 million in CARES Act funding through Save Our Small Businesses working capital grants in partnership with the Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation as well as $500,000 for the Save Our Non-Profits grant program‣ Launched the first Kiva Hub in Fresno in partnership with the Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce, sponsored by the National League of Cities Innovation Ecosystems program‣ Launched the Opportunity Fresno prospectus for 47 Opportunity Zones‣ Devised the 2021 Inclusive Economic Development strategy for incoming administration

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