Whitney Hanson

Manager II—Business, Dallas Animal Services

Whitney joined the Dallas Animal Services team as the Manager II - Business in 2018 where she oversees a team of seven and all communications, grants, data, IT, training and the volunteer program. During her decade of experience in animal welfare, she has served as the Marketing Coordinator at the Austin Humane Society, Director of Development and Communications for the Humane Society of North Texas, and the Director of Fund Development for Spay Neuter Network. In addition to a diverse communications background, Whitney has experience in grant writing, shelter operations, volunteer and foster programming, budget, event planning, graphic design, strategic planning, and recently completed Texas Animal Control Officer Basic Training. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Public Relations and Advertising, serves on the Advisory Board for Texas Humane Legislation Network, and is currently preparing for her Certified Animal Welfare Administrator exam. Whitney lives in Fort Worth with her dog, two cats, and three hens.