Whitney Amaker joined Mid-Carolina AHEC in August 2017 as the Health Careers Program Coordinator. In this role, she is dedicated to inspiring and guiding students as they explore opportunities in the healthcare field. Whitney earned her Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences, with a concentration in Adolescent Studies, from Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC.
A Columbia, SC native, Whitney has always been passionate about supporting and mentoring young adults as they navigate their educational and career paths. She brings a strong commitment to youth development and community engagement to her work at AHEC.
Whitney married her husband in 2022 and now lives with her family in Florence, SC. She is also a proud mother to a spirited 6-year-old, which fuels her passion for helping shape the future for the next generation.