Whitney Rains is the program manager for the Archer Center’s Washington, D.C., operations. In this position, she supports Archer Fellows throughout the entirety of their Archer Fellowship experience. Whitney serves as a trusted advisor before the Fellows’ arrival in Washington, manages onsite operations, and orchestrates a robust suite of programs during each Archer Fellowship term.
Whitney has worked in higher education for more than nine years. Her background is in admissions, recruitment, and enrollment management. She has worked for Texas A&M University, The University of Texas at Tyler, Auburn University, and Stephen F. Austin State University. Whitney has a student-centered philosophy. She believes in creating pathways and opportunities for students to pursue a degree and position themselves for professional success.
Prior to joining the Archer Center, Whitney worked at Texas A&M’s Bush School of Government and Public Service to open their new location in Washington, D.C. In this position, Whitney worked on the team that not only brought the Bush School to Washington but also created a new graduate program.
Whitney is a native Texan. She has a B.A. in philosophy and history and an M.A. in history from Stephen F. Austin State University. In her free time, Whitney enjoys reading, drinking too much tea, and long runs around the National Mall.