Whitney McKay

Leadership Development Strategist & Facilitator

18+ years of experience in emergency management, strategic planning, preparedness, and response across federal, state, and military sectors
U.S. Coast Guard Veteran
Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) and Certified Facilitator
Founder & Lead Collaborator of Empower Facilitation, helping emergency management professionals and multidisciplinary teams strengthen collaboration, productivity, and group decision-making
Specializes in complex planning processes, exercise design and facilitation, stakeholder engagement, consensus-building, and turning diverse perspectives into actionable outcomes
B.S. in Marine Safety and Environmental Protection & M.S. in Emergency Management from Massachusetts Maritime Academy