Destany Story is the project manager at Jackson Consulting Group, where she brings a wealth of experience in program leadership, youth advocacy, and organizational development. She leads impact through organizations such as Riley’s Way Foundation and Women Empowering Nations, advancing mentorship, leadership development, and professional growth opportunities for young leaders worldwide. Under her leadership at WEN, the organization expanded to serve over 2,000 women and girls across 70+ countries. Destany’s career reflects her deep passion for advocacy and education reform. She has mentored more than 300 students, addressed critical gaps in Memphis schools, and spearheaded nonprofit projects that uplifted global communities. She also served on the Youth and Mentoring Board of the Memphis Urban League, supporting initiatives that strengthen her hometown community. Recognized nationally for her leadership, Destany is a 2022 Leaders of Color fellow, a recipient of the 2021 Memphis 20 Under 30 Award, and has delivered keynote remarks for Governor Bill Lee’s Charter School Growth Funding Dinner. She is also an active member of the Black Women Congressional Alliance, advancing equity and representation at all levels. At Jackson Consulting Group, Destany leverages her expertise and passion to strengthen operations and create systems that support transformational leadership for clients across politics, corporations, nonprofits, and trade associations.

Whitney Andersen is a veteran strategist with nearly two decades of experience at the intersection of politics, media affairs, and national event execution. With a career forged in high-stakes environments—from The White House to National Special Security Events—she brings unmatched precision, discretion, and operational acumen to every engagement. Andersen began her career in the George W. Bush Administration, joining the White House Office of Presidential Advance immediately after college. There, she served on the front lines of global media and event operations, coordinating complex logistics and managing press affairs for the President’s domestic and international travel—supporting events across 23 countries in just one year. That early exposure to diplomacy, executive operations, and media strategy laid the foundation for a dynamic career managing politically sensitive, security-driven, and mission-critical initiatives. Her portfolio includes the successful execution of four National Special Security Events (NSSEs), requiring seamless interagency coordination, contingency planning, and rapid response capabilities. She is known for her calm under pressure, anticipating problems before they arise, and ensuring flawless delivery even in volatile or fast-changing circumstances. In addition to her public sector experience, Andersen has held strategic administrative and operations roles in both government offices and private sector firms, supporting C-suite leaders, political principals, and high-profile executives. She is highly skilled in streamlining organizational systems, managing confidential communications, orchestrating complex scheduling needs, and ensuring that internal operations align with broader strategic goals. Her key areas of expertise include: Political & Media Strategy: Tactical planning and execution for high-profile political events, public engagements, and media-facing operations. National Event Logistics: Proven experience leading large-scale event coordination under security constraints, including presidential visits and federal interagency activations. Crisis Management & Risk Mitigation: Trusted advisor in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments, with a demonstrated ability to de-escalate issues and maintain mission integrity. Executive Operations: Provides high-level administrative and strategic support that empowers leaders to focus on vision, influence, and impact. Vendor & Stakeholder Engagement: Skilled liaison who builds credibility across public, private, and nonprofit sectors to drive collaborative outcomes. Whitney Andersen brings the mindset of a political operator and the discipline of an elite logistics executive. Her work is defined by strategic foresight, flawless execution, and an unshakable commitment to excellence—whether serving a U.S. President, leading a national event, or strengthening the internal operations of a consulting team. She currently resides in Virginia with her family and a lively crew of pets, bringing the same attention to detail and thoughtful care to her home as she does to her clients.