Whitney Retallic is a Executive Director at Out Metrowest. They possess expertise in higher education, program development, student affairs, community outreach, non profits and 22 more skills. Colleagues describe them as "Whitney is a nonprofit leader who balances an empathetic management style with careful strategic planning, operational excellence, and deep constituent and donor engagement. Committed to mission-driven organizations, she has incorporated her passions, skills, and expertise whole-heartedly, to ensure the health, sustainability, and growth of OUT MetroWest (OMW). I had the pleasure of serving as Chair of the Board of Directors when Whitney was hired as the OMW Executive Director during the early months of the pandemic. Whitney guided and supported the team during a challenging time when we expanded youth support programs (which had moved to be all virtual) and hired additional staff to meet the growing needs of LGBTQ+ young people as isolation was particularly painful for this community. Whitney inherited an ambitious strategic plan and over the course of her first two years led efforts that resulted in an increase in diverse youth, staff, and board joining the organization; the identification, lease, and renovation of a new fully accessible home for OMW; and the greatest fundraising revenues we ever experienced. Post pandemic restrictions, programs returned to in-person and continued to flourish. Throughout her tenure, Whitney worked closely with the staff and board to address issues of racial justice, refine policies and processes, diversify funding streams, and prepare OMW for its first financial audit—this work included significant changes to upgrade financial management practices. Through this all, Whitney has been a collaborative, supportive, and deeply caring leader. My—and the entire Board of Directors’—trust in her was unwavering and we both navigated difficult waters and realized tremendous achievements together. It has been a tremendous honor traveling this journey with Whitney, and I know her talents and dedication will serve another mission-driven institution." and "Whitney was an amazing boss and mentor for me during my time as her Educations Programs Assistant. She was patient with me while I learned the role, taught me in a compassionate way, and she encouraged me to find passion in my work. As a leader, Whitney inspires everyone she works with; she has a trusting and open way of being that makes everyone around her feel comfortable to be themselves-which isn’t always the easiest in a workplace. She is the kind of leader who inspires her colleagues to want to be the best version of themselves and I am confident in saying that she has made a huge impact on the leader I am today. Having a boss that shapes who you are is a wonderful gift! "