Whitney Meyer
Senior Vice President and Chief Community Impact Officer
Jacksonville Jaguars
Whitney Meyer is the Senior Vice President and Chief Community Impact Officer for the Jacksonville Jaguars. She is responsible for the development and implementation of the Jaguars community impact initiatives, including operations of the Jaguars Foundation, Inspire Change and Social Justice Initiatives, and community activities in connection with local development projects.
Currently, Whitney serves on community boards such as the Jacksonville Public Education Fund, Sulzbacher Center for the Homeless, UNF Foundation, the American Heart Association, and the World Affairs Council. She also is a frequent volunteer for the Friends of Boone Park South.
10:30 am - 12:00 pm ET
Workshops I-VI: Block I
Workforce Development as a Neighborhood Asset: Building Workforce Pipelines that Match Real Demand
Room: Grand 8
Workforce systems are most effective when they respond directly to employer demand while remaining accessible to neighborhood residents. This session explores how Goodwill Industries collaborates with employers, education partners, and LIFT JAX, a Purpose Built Communities Network Member, to align training with real job opportunities.
Panelists will discuss how employer input shapes program design, how education partners deliver relevant credentials, and how Community Quarterback Organizations help ensure residents can access and succeed in these pathways.
Participants will:
- Understand how employer demand informs workforce program design
- Learn how workforce experts translate labor needs into training pathways
- Explore how Community Quarterback Organizations strengthen access and completion
- Gain insights into building workforce initiatives that lead to sustainable employment
