Tori L. Fernandez Whitney is a seasoned executive and the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of DC Focus, Inc., a consulting firm specializing in organizational transformation, governance, and strategic management. With more than twenty years of experience across the nonprofit, government, and consulting sectors, she has led organizations through turnarounds, executive transitions, fiscal restructuring, and mission realignment—helping leaders strengthen operations, improve performance, and build long-term stability.

Tori brings clarity to complex challenges and excels at aligning mission-driven organizations with the people, systems, and strategies needed to thrive. She offers deep expertise in nonprofit governance, strategic planning, fundraising strategy, and stakeholder engagement, grounded in a practical understanding of how to position institutions for sustainable impact.

Her service-driven leadership is matched by a personal commitment to nurturing pathways of educational and economic mobility within the African American community. A passionate advocate for equity and opportunity, Tori believes in the power of education to transform lives and uplift communities.