PGCC Hires New Senior Executive in Human Resources

Prince George’s Community College Appoints Chanelle Whittaker As Vice President For Equity, Culture and Talent

Serving as the thought-leader, strategist, and subject matter expert in diversity, equity, and inclusion, Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) announced the appointment of Chanelle Whittaker, Esq., as vice president for Equity, Culture, and Talent, to manage talent, training, and development as well as organizational and change management. 

“We are pleased to welcome Chanelle Whittaker to our senior leadership team, where she will oversee our most critical resource here at Prince George’s Community College: our burgeoning talent,” said Falecia D. Williams, Ed.D., president of the College. “She has the expertise and management skills to help guide this institution into an extraordinary future.”

For the past 13 years, Whittaker has served in higher education leadership in Sacramento and Oakland, California. As an executive leader, she oversaw district-wide functions for human resources; employee and labor relations; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and legal affairs. Before entering higher education, Whittaker enjoyed a legal career focusing on labor and employment, civil ligation, and civil rights. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Howard University in Washington, D.C., and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Hofstra University School of Law in Hempstead, New York.

Throughout her career, Whittaker demonstrated a commitment to advancing racial equity, diversity, and inclusion. She has created several diversity programs of distinction that have garnered more than $50,000 of California state funding.

“I am extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to be a part of the Prince George's Community College family,” said Whittaker. “My entire life has been steeped in education, and I've seen firsthand the ability the community college system has to transform the trajectory of one's life.” 

Whittaker will bring “an unwavering commitment to foster togetherness and human engagement throughout the entire College community.”

“I am very much looking forward to working with the faculty, staff, and students to promote equal access to education, and to continue building a human resources department that works in partnership with those we serve,” said Whittaker.