Robin Whitney
Vice President of Philanthropy
As Vice President of Philanthropy, Robin Whitney provides leadership, oversight, and strategic direction to JVS’s comprehensive individual philanthropy program, including major gifts, annual giving, stewardship, planned giving, donor engagement, and events. She brings a global perspective with deep local roots to the position.
Prior to JVS, Robin served as VP of Advancement at YW Boston and has a strong track record of contributing to mission-driven philanthropic strategy and organizational growth.
She holds a master’s degree in Latin American and Caribbean studies from New York University, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Latin American Studies from DePaul University. Robin also sits on the Board of the East Boston Crisis Response Fund.