Whitney Ertel

Executive Director at Indiana Governor's Workforce Cabinet

Whitney Ertel leads the Governor’s Workforce Cabinet in Indiana, established by Governor Eric Holcomb to advance workforce, education, and economic opportunities. As Executive Director, she drives policy, innovation, and data intelligence for both executive and legislative branches. Previously, she held roles as Chief Business Officer and Chief Communications Officer at the Department of Workforce Development, focusing on strategic initiatives and partner collaboration. With a background in public relations, crisis management, and business strategy, Whitney's career spans international firms, including a decade in London. Recognized for building and transforming teams, she's dedicated to uniting people to tackle challenges and achieve impactful results.

2024 San Juan Speaker

Whitney Ertel

Executive Director at Indiana Governor's Workforce Cabinet

Whitney Ertel leads the Governor’s Workforce Cabinet in Indiana, established by Governor Eric Holcomb to advance workforce, education, and economic opportunities. As Executive Director, she drives policy, innovation, and data intelligence for both executive and legislative branches. Previously, she held roles as Chief Business Officer and Chief Communications Officer at the Department of Workforce Development, focusing on strategic initiatives and partner collaboration. With a background in public relations, crisis management, and business strategy, Whitney's career spans international firms, including a decade in London. Recognized for building and transforming teams, she's dedicated to uniting people to tackle challenges and achieve impactful results.

2024 San Juan Speaker
2024 New York, 'Back to School' Summit Day 2
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
10:00 am

Talent as a Driver of Economic Development

Hear from State Economic Development leaders about how economic development is changing, the critical role of talent as a business attraction asset, and how states are investing in the next generation of workers as a pathway to individual and collective economic mobility.
2024 San Juan, Global Leadership Summit
Friday, May 17, 2024
3:30 pm

Talent as a driver of economic development

Hear from leaders across Puerto Rico, Indiana, Michigan, Massachusetts and South Carolina about how economic development is changing, the critical role of talent as a business attraction asset, and how states are investing in the next generation of workers as a pathway to individual and collective economic mobility