Whitney Owen, PMP is the Executive Director of UBC, where she leads a team of seasoned consultants to identify and capitalize on opportunities for innovation, planned and structured growth, and increased effectiveness across George Mason University. Whitney was the lead project manager for Mason’s Safe Return to Campus effort during the COVID-19 crisis, ensuring that critical voices across Mason came together to plan for public health and operational needs on tight timelines. She is currently overseeing the implementation of George Mason’s FY23-FY27 Strategic Plan. Prior to joining Mason, Whitney was the Director of the Health & Human Services Market at LMI, where she led a $40M portfolio and a 150-person team supporting healthcare clients across the federal government. She holds a Master of Public Administration from The George Washington University and a B.S. in International Affairs from Georgia Tech. Whitney is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and ScrumMaster, and was certified in Leadership Coaching for Organizational Well-Being through George Mason University. In her free time, she enjoys watching her boys play baseball, volunteering with local organizations, and playing with her family’s black lab puppy, Peyton.