Adrienne P. Whitaker & AD2 consulting

A transformational leader who has served in the top leadership roles for various organizations, Adrienne Whitaker a founder and principal partner of L2L Leadership Institute. She is the CEO of AD2 Consulting and a philanthropist. She has earned her reputation as an inspiring catalyst for change. Her expertise and thought leadership centers on diversity, equity, & inclusion, authentic leadership, women’s empowerment, and unlocking the true potential of individuals, teams, leaders and organizations. As a trusted C-Suite and board-level advisor, Adrienne guides corporate leadership and drives systemic, organizational change across people, processes, and products on a large scale. Her deep experience spans market-leading consulting, financial services, higher education, human services and arts & entertainment. Throughout her distinguished career, Adrienne has championed DEI as a competitive advantage—viewing it as a critical component of culture and community that brings out the best in individuals.

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Experience

Employment

• ​Senior Vice President, SunTrust Bank (Sales, Marketing, Community Outreach, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Vice President, Virginia State University (Institutional Advancement, External Affairs, Government Relations
• Vice President, Virginia Home for Boys and Girls (Philanthropy, Marketing, and Communications)
• Senior Business Development Executive (Business Development, Advocacy, Corporate Relations)
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Director, Virginia Housing (Strategic development and execution of nationally recognized “best practice” DEI program)

Advisor/Consultant

• Advisor, C&F Bank
• Strategic Advisor, Richmond City Sheriff’s Office 
• IDEA Officer, Virginia Repertory Theatre
• Advisor, City of Richmond (Office of Minority Business Development)
• Contractor, City of Richmond (Human Resources & Organizational Development) 

Past Boards/Committees
American Heart Association, Leadership Chair
Girl Scouts, Commonwealth of Virginia, Community Outreach Committee
Homeward 
Richmond Ballet, Community Outreach Committee
The Success Foundation
Urban Financial Services Coalition Foundation, National President

Past Boards 
Girl Scouts, Commonwealth of Virginia 
Junior Achievement 
Metropolitan Business League
Richmond Ballet

​Memberships 
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Henrico County Alumnae Chapter
The Links Incorporated, James River Valley (VA) Chapter 
Metropolitan Business League
SisterFund, Community Foundation Giving Circle
Treble Clef and Book Lovers Club
Virginia State University Booster Club