Whelan is an accomplished and visionary finance and administration professional, known for their ability to drive strategic growth and cultivate operational excellence within the nonprofit sector, and offering a distinctive and intersectional approach to financial planning and management. With highly specialized expertise in financial management, budgeting, and forecasting, Whelan consistently demonstrates an unwavering commitment to achieving organizational goals while upholding impeccable standards of financial sustainability and transparency.
Over the past decade, Whelan has left a lasting mark on Tucson’s vibrant community and the state of Arizona, where they have assisted esteemed organizations such as the Tucson Bird Alliance (formerly Tucson Audubon Society), Read Between the Bars, Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection, Fox Tucson Theatre, and Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona. Throughout their tenures at local nonprofits, Whelan’s invaluable contributions have spanned establishing robust financial systems to forging strong community connections.
Whelan relishes their new role as VP of Finance and Operations at Archaeology Southwest: “I am thrilled to be joining Archaeology Southwest and am honored to be a part of the next chapter in the legacy of this Tucson treasure.”