Jackie Whisman

Jackie Whisman is Chief Development Officer at the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), where she leads the organization’s engagement strategy with partners across industry, government, and the nonprofit sector. She also co-hosts ITIF's podcast, Innovation Files, alongside ITIF President Rob Atkinson.

Whisman joined ITIF in 2014, bringing more than a decade of experience spanning government, public affairs, and the private sector.

Before joining ITIF, she served as Vice President of a boutique fundraising consultancy, where she managed complex development strategies for national organizations, policy leaders, and nonprofit clients. In this capacity, she coordinated hundreds of high-level events and policy programs across the country, working extensively with congressional, executive branch, and industry stakeholders.

Earlier in her career, Whisman directed regional voter outreach operations for a successful U.S. presidential campaign, managed digital content for an early-stage technology startup, and worked in legislative and strategic roles supporting public policy initiatives. She began her career in the United States Senate, where she contributed to legislative research, correspondence, and constituent services.