BYU–Hawaii welcomes Alison Whiting as the new director of Student Leadership, Activities and Service. Whiting has been actively involved with student leadership in a variety of management and mentorship positions for the past 20 years. While working at Maricopa Community Colleges (Arizona), she coordinated student programs for the Office of Student Life and Leadership and Office of Service Learning, overseeing programs for 3,500 students. While there, she was responsible for helping her college (Chandler-Gilbert Community College) receive the two highest national awards for service and engagement.
“We are happy to welcome Alison to the BYU–Hawaii Ohana,” says Debbie Hippolite Wright, BYU–Hawaii vice president for student development and services. “Alison brings with her extensive experience in higher education and student life, and we can already see the positive impact her leadership will have with our students as they engage in leadership and service – two hallmarks of a BYU–Hawaii education.”
“I am excited and honored to join the BYU–Hawaii Ohana,” says Whiting. “It is a privilege to be inspired and taught by students every day in my work. The staff and students in Student Leadership, Activities and Service are incredible, and I am honored to work alongside them. We look forward to working collaboratively with our university and community partnerships to enhance the spiritual and secular learning experience here on campus and to prepare students for their lifelong choices in their larger communities, families and in building the kingdom of God.”
Whiting attended Brigham Young University (Provo) and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in history. She also earned a master’s degree from Arizona State University in educational psychology. She served an LDS mission in New York (Spanish speaking) and enjoys volleyball, swimming, and spending time with family and friends.