Olivia Whitener

Olivia Whitener is the Director of Foundation Relations at Interfaith America, a national nonprofit committed to inspiring, equipping, and connecting individuals and institutions to unlock the potential of America's religious diversity. She is lucky to work with colleagues across the organization to tell the inspiring stories of their work with philanthropic partners across the country. Prior to joining Interfaith America, Olivia was Program Coordinator for the Social Science Research Council’s Religion and the Public Sphere Program and Editorial Assistant of the Program’s digital platform, The Immanent Frame. She holds a BA in Anthropology from Wake Forest University and has held previous communications and program roles with a variety of faith-based nonprofits. Olivia lives in Fort Collins, CO with her husband, who she met while they served as camp counselors at a Lutheran-Episcopal summer camp in their home state of New Jersey.