Delite Travis joined the senior leadership team this summer as Vice President of Development. She brings more than two decades of development and advancement experience to the role, which encompasses donor relations, fundraising, program development and capital campaigns.
“Delite’s impressive accomplishments reflect an energy and strategic approach that will amplify support for Whittier’s impressive successes in achieving social mobility for our graduates,” said President Kristine Dillon ’73.
Most recently, Travis served as executive director of Providence Mission Hospital Foundation in Orange County. Prior to that, she spent more than 10 years as an advancement professional for her alma mater, Chapman University, including as vice president of strategic engagement, development, and campaign.
Travis earned her master’s in leadership development from Chapman University and her bachelor’s in political science and international studies from Pepperdine University. In addition to her distinguished career at Chapman, she held leadership positions at the American Water Works Association, a nonprofit dedicated to providing clean drinking water for communities across the country, and worked as a staffer for former Sen. John McCain.
Travis is president of the board of directors for Oxford Preparatory Academy Charter School and was a long-term member of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, the American Society of Associate Executives, Meeting Professionals International, Alpha Phi International, and the Junior League of Orange County.