Julianne Whittaker
About Julianne Whittaker
Julianne Whittaker serves as the Deputy Head of Programs at Catholic Relief Services in Sudan, a position she has held since 2021. With extensive experience in international development and humanitarian assistance, she has worked in various roles across multiple organizations, including Blumont, Inc., The Amal Foundation, and the International Rescue Committee.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Julianne Whittaker currently serves as the Deputy Head of Programs at Catholic Relief Services, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is involved in program management and implementation in Sudan. Prior to this, she worked as Program Manager II from 2019 to 2021, focusing on initiatives in Iraq and Yemen. Earlier in her career at the organization, she was a Program Manager I from 2018 to 2019 in Iraq and an International Development Fellow from 2017 to 2018, where she worked in Jerusalem, West Bank, and Gaza.
Previous Experience at Blumont, Inc.
Julianne Whittaker worked at Blumont, Inc. as a Coordination Assistant for five months in 2013 at the Za'atari Refugee Camp in Jordan. She later took on the role of Project Coordinator for Community Engagement from 2014 to 2015, also in Za'atari. Her experience at Blumont involved direct engagement with refugee communities and program coordination.
Educational Background
Julianne Whittaker holds a Master’s Degree in Public and International Affairs from Princeton University, which she completed from 2015 to 2017. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Studies and Economics from Fairfield University, studying there from 2008 to 2012. Additionally, she studied Arabic Language and Economics at the University of Jordan in 2010.
Experience with The Amal Foundation
Julianne Whittaker co-founded The Amal Foundation and served as its Director from 2015 to 2019. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing the foundation's initiatives and programs aimed at supporting communities in need. Her leadership contributed to the foundation's mission during its operational years.
Internships and Early Career
Julianne Whittaker has a diverse range of early career experiences, including internships at the U.S. Department of State, where she worked as a Program Intern in the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration in 2011 and as a Public Affairs Intern from 2011 to 2012. She also held legal intern positions at the International Rescue Committee and UNRWA, providing her with foundational knowledge in legal and humanitarian issues.