Whitnee is the executive director for Invest. Her insurance career began in 2012 as a licensed property-casualty agent. Before entering the insurance industry, Whitnee managed various nonprofit programs aimed at youth development and college readiness, collaborating with middle and high schools as well as the foster care and juvenile justice systems. She is a proud graduate of the University of Michigan.

Johanna is focused on the management of volunteer recruitment and retention efforts across insurance agencies, companies and associations including IIABA state associations. She also oversees our Scholarship Program. She has a background in early childhood education, corporate sales and event planning. Johanna is a graduate of Bradley University.

Tania works directly with our teachers to ensure they have the resources they need for their Invest programs. She has spent several years working in education research. Her work has taken her beyond Washington, D.C. to Panama and even Paris, where she led national educational studies. Tania is fluent in English and Spanish and enjoys working on projects that involve both youth and data.