Whitney Kelso is an Administrative Assistant II at one of the largest healthcare providers in the United States. She supports two Staff Vice Presidents and their leadership teams in the Global Chief Information Office.
In this episode, Whitney talks about networking with colleagues, professional development, setting boundaries, taking risks, and the influence and power that administrative professionals hold in the workplace.
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ABOUT WHITNEY
Whitney Kelso is an Administrative Assistant II at one of the largest healthcare providers in the United States. She supports two Staff Vice Presidents and their leadership teams in the Global Chief Information Office, and has been there for a little over five years.
Previously Whitney has worked in workforce development as both the Office Manager and the Business Service Assistant. Whitney has an extensive background in human resources, recruiting, and administrative support.
Originally from Los Angeles, California, Whitney holds her Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services/Public Administration. She has her CAP and Pace Certifications, with the Organizational Management and Meeting and Events Planning add-on certifications.
Whitney also serves as a committee member for the Governance and Leadership Committee for the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). She resides in Virginia Beach, VA with her husband and three crazy Australian Shepherds. Whitney has 3 bonus daughters she loves hanging out with and enjoys spending time with her husband and her horse.
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