Whitney Kahn is a Client Director at Kelaca, a Talent Acquisitions and Advisory Firm based in Raleigh, NC. With over two decades of diverse experience, Whitney has established herself as a leader in talent acquisition and client management.

Whitney’s career began at the Chapel Hill – Carrboro YMCA, where she dedicated 15 years to working with youth and teen programs as well as helping lead the organization through strategic planning and program development. She held various roles, culminating in her position as the Associate Executive Director. In 2015, Whitney transitioned out of the Y to try her skills on the corporate side.

In August 2017, Whitney’s passion for people led her to Kelaca. She initially joined as a Talent Advisor, where she quickly demonstrated her expertise and was promoted to the Client side of the business within four months. Since then, Whitney has been instrumental in working with clients nationwide, providing tailored talent solutions and building lasting relationships. Whitney’s exceptional performance at Kelaca has been recognized with the prestigious Presidents Club award, which she has won twice.

She holds a degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is a proud supporter of her alma mater—Go Heels! Outside of her professional life, Whitney is a proud mother to her baby girl Jordan, who just turned one, and a devoted dog mom to her golden retriever, Sophie. She is passionate about fitness and can often be found working out at Burn Boot Camp almost every day.