Genevieve R.

Whitaker
9036 Catherines Rest
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 514-0807 (mobile) genwhitaker@hotmail.com

OBJECTIVE

To have a direct, positive impact on the way the international community views the Caribbean and to ensure that the U.S. Virgin Islands assumes an
essential role in the development of a new global perception of the region.

EDUCATION

George Washington University, College of Professional Studies, M.P.M., Political Management May 2011-May 2014

Stetson University College of Law, Juris Doctor, Gulfport, FL August 2004-May 2007

Awards/Honors:
Outstanding Graduate
Public Services Fellows Recognition Award, 2007
William F. Blews Pro Bono Service Award, 2007
Whos Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, 2007
Stetson University College of Law Public Service Fellowship (Florida Bar Foundation), 2006-2007
2005 Florida Bar Foundation Fellowship
Ferguson-White American Inn of Court, 2006-2007
Madison Whos Who Among Executives and Professionals, 2006-present

The University of Tampa, B.A., Govt. & World Affairs, Honors Program Distinction, Tampa, FL August 2000-August 2003

Awards/Honors:
Multiple Award Winner for the National Deans List (2000-2003)
George Washington National Award (The Freedom Foundation)
Morris White Pre-Law Award
Phi Eta Sigma (National Honor Society)
Pi Sigma Alpha, Nu Upsilon Chapter (Government & World Affairs/Political Science Honor Society)

PUBLICATIONS

o Conducted research on the Israeli legal system for a chapter in James Beckman, Comparative Legal Approaches to
Homeland Security and Anti-Terrorism (Ashgate 2007).
Acknowledgement: Professor Beckman stated that, Ms. Whitaker, a 2003 Honors program alumna from the
University of Tampa, and now a third year law student at Stetson University College of Law, conducted
research on the Israeli legal system for this book. [Ms. Whitaker was an] excellent student[ ] at UT[The
University of Tampa], and the research conducted . . . was top notch graduate level research, and ultimately
indispensable to the completion of the . . . Israel section[ ] of this book. Thus, I am indebted to [Ms.
Whitaker] for [her] excellent research and assistance.

o Conducted research to supplement a presentation at the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2007
Midwinter Meeting & Seminar: Jurisdictional Issues in Computer Fraud Cases by Dean Ellen S. Podgor ( 2007).
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GW/Oxford University, Public International Law Program , Oxford, England Summer 2006
Certificate, International Human Rights Law & Refugee Law
Santa Clara U., Santa Clara Law, Workshop in International Humanitarian Law, Santa Clara, CA Spring 2007
Certificate (International Committee for the Red Cross), International Humanitarian Law
U. of Baltimore/Erasmus U. Rotterdam,Comparative Human Rights Law, Curacao, The Dutch Antilles Winter 2005
Stetson Scandinavian/Baltic Institute on Emerging Markets and Transitional Democracies, Tallinn, Estonia Summer 2005
International and Comparative Competition Law

ADMINISTRATIVE STRENGTHS

Political Astuteness
Public Relations/Digital Marketing (More than 8 years Sales and Marketing experience)
Public Speaking
Advanced Computer Literacy
Fundraising
Strong Written and Verbal Communication

FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Spanish (Conversational)

LEGAL EXPERIENCE

Elections System of the Virgin Islands, Deputy Supervisor of Elections-St. Croix District October 2013-present

Work with the St. Croix District Board of Elections through the Supervisor of Elections.
Serve as the Human Resources time and management system manager, Fiscal Officer and Communications lead.
Assist in planning, organizing, coordinating and directing activities of all Elections for the St. Croix district.
Develop processes that monitor progress and performance for the agency
Prepare and monitor budget for the St. Croix Board of Election through the Supervisor of Elections.
Assist in the interpretation and implementation of laws rules, regulations, and codes applicable to election
activities in the Virgin Islands.
Provide input in long-range plans to accomplish required administrative, fiscal and technical activities within
specified legal deadlines.
Consult with vendors regarding election materials and supplies, evaluates proposals and make
recommendations to the Supervisor and the Board.
Serve as a Certifying Officer for the Election District.
Devise forms and procedures to simplify and expedite the administration of Elections activities.
Assign and review work of staff in connection with all Primary, General and Special elections and all other
election functions and perform technical duties as relates to each election cycle.
Executive Board Member (Standards Board), U.S. Election Assistance Commission (elected by Board in April 2016)
International Election Observer, Organization of American States (Jamaica Parliamentary election-Feb. 2015)

University of the Virgin Islands (School of Business & C.L.A.S.S.), Adjunct Professor, St. Croix, VI Jan. 2009-present

Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and
demonstrations.
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
Propose courses of instruction in human rights law in support of the Universitys Vision 2012.
Served as an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS)
Fall 2016 courses: Business Law (2014 to present); Political Participation and Elections
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Superior Court of the Virgin Islands, Law Clerk, St. Croix District, St Croix, VI August 2009-September 2010

Researched briefs, records, opinions, and the law.

Drafted jury instructions, orders and various opinions for presiding trial court judge.
Assisted judge in preparation of cases for decision and/or oral argument and discusses cases with other co-clerks
when necessary.
Communicated with attorneys, presiding judge and pro se litigants concerning case management.
Observed judicial proceedings.

Law Offices of Rohn & Cameron, LLC, Associate, St Croix, VI May 2008-May 2009

Researched case law, statutes and other sources of law in the areas of arbitration, personal injury, toxic torts, labor and
employment and contracts.
Drafted motions, pleadings, and writings with minimal supervision.
Drafted legislation to support the Law Offices partners advocacy efforts, in particular arbitration legislation.
Drafted demand letters in support of settlements and mediation hearings.
Conducted client interviews and draft affidavits in arbitration cases.
January 2009-May 2009: Contract Associate

Office of Sen. Ronald E. Russell, Esq. (27th Legislature, Virgin Islands), Legal Counsel, St. Croix, VI Aug. 2007-May 2008

Drafted legislation as directed by the Senator.

Reviewed bill proposals and provided the Senator with recommendations.
Assisted Senator with community program proposals to include the establishment of a Sports Complex.
Assistant Editor of the Senators publication, the Russell Report.
Drafted, edited and sent out press releases on the Senators legislative actions, recommendations and proposals.
Constituent Work: conducted client intake, interviewed clients, researched client issues in the areas of wrongful
discharge, personal injury, property rights and other areas as assigned.

Fifth Constitutional Convention of the U.S. Virgin Islands, Drafter/Editor, St. Croix, VI May 2008

Reviewed the Fourth Constitutional Convention document.

Assisted the Convention Delegates with the first draft of what will constitute a U.S. Virgin Islands Constitution.
Assisted Convention Committees with the editing of language contained in the Fourth Constitutional Convention
Constitution as adopted by the Fifth Convention Delegates as well as the drafting of new language for the current
working U.S. Virgin Islands Constitution document.
Worked with Convention committee chairs to solidify the sections of the Fourth Constitution that were within their
committees jurisdiction.

Virgin Islands Commission on Judicial Disabilities, Researcher, St. Croix, VI Sept. 2007-Nov. 2007

Reviewed the code provisions of the Virgin Islands Commission on Judicial Disability law.
Reviewed ethics complaints and conducted research to analyze highly publicized case.
Drafted memoranda in support of research, conducted and present findings to commission members.

Legal Services of the Virgin Islands, Volunteer, St. Croix, VI December 2006-March 2007
Assisted Staff Attorney with research project involving contract disputes.
Reviewed case pleadings and case materials.
Conducted extensive research to determine supportive statutes and case law as well as devised alternative argument for
dispute.
Drafted memoranda in support of claims against the limited liability partnership in dispute as well as for use by
Attorney in other relevant cases.
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Gulfcoast Legal Services (Immigration Clinic), Certified Legal Intern, Gulfport, FL August 2006-November 2006

Worked closely with Director of Litigation to provide assistance to individuals who have meritorious claims under
U.S. immigration laws as well as persons over 60 to appeal a denial of naturalization and other cases where there is
merit and no financial ability to get assistance from an attorney or other nonprofit provider.
Represented clients in obtaining affirmative benefits or by interposing defensive strategies to prevent deportation.
Represented clients who have suffered human rights abuses as well as victims of domestic violence, victims of
persecution, victims of torture or trafficking, in applying for US refugee status.
Represented clients with family reunification.
Compiled and analyzed human rights/country-condition information and report findings in the form of a legal brief.
Tasked with advancing my clients cases and developing theories and strategies to protect their interests.
Pre-trial: Interviewed clients (refugees and asylum seekers), prepared factual affidavits, expert witness affidavits and
testimony, investigation and evidence gathering.

Office of Congresswoman Donna M. Christensen, Congressional Intern, Washington, D.C. Summer 2006

Briefed member on Small Business, Homeland Security and International Relations Committee bills and resolutions,
particularly the Darfur crisis.
Worked directly with the Legislative Director and the Senior Legislative Policy Advisor on various legislative matters.
Drafted memoranda on various issues related to areas and information obtained at committee hearings and mark-ups.
Researched and drafted legislation for the creation of a nonimmigrant health visa, municipal government in the Virgin
Islands(VI) and a constitutional amendment granting full Article III status to territorial judges in the Virgin Islands.
Communicated, researched, and coordinated constituent concerns and created response letters.

WFTS ABC Action News, In-House Counsel Intern/Associate Producer (Bayview), Tampa, FL January 2006-May 2006

Interpreted Federal Communications Commission (FCC) communiqus to each department.

Prepared FCC Issues and Responsive Programming and Children's Programming Reports to ensure that all
Departments and news anchors were in compliance with FCC.
Researched and prepared pertinent information and questions for "Bayview", WFTS' weekly community affairs show.

U.S. Attorneys Office-MDFL, Law Clerk/Victim-Witness Intern, Tampa, FL Aug.2002-Dec. 2002; Summer 2005

Victim Witness Intern: Provided trial and case related assistance; Assisted Assistant U.S. Attorneys and investigative
agents with trial preparation; Performed administrative duties such as filing, copying, typing collating, typing interoffice
communications, sending faxes, and making phone calls to the various law enforcement agencies.
Served on Organized Crime prosecution team involved with a case sensitive to U.S. National Security matters and
worked under the direction of the U.S. Attorney.
Organized litigation documents and drafted legal analysis in form of legal memoranda in support of criminal litigation.

Legal Aid of Manasota, Florida Bar Foundation Fellow, Sarasota, FL March 2005-June 2005

Addressed client concerns and gave supervised legal advice pertinent to case development.
Took part in the implementation, planning, & development of various need based programs and initiatives including
the grant application for the Income Tax payer Clinic, VLSP (Volunteer Legal Services Program) Landlord Tenant
Law project & legal services cooperative Community Law Program.
Attended legal advice clinics and pro se divorce clinics.
Researched various legal topics and composed findings in memo format.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Whitaker Consultant Group, LLC, Owner/CEO; Legal/Licensed Educational Consultant St. Croix, VI Dec. 2008-present

Sole member/owner and Chief Executive Officer offering services in the areas of legal research, political analysis,
nonprofit administration & management, marketing, event planning, professional/technical career consultation,
and digital marketing management.
Clientele includes non-profits and for-profit entities.

AARP Virgin Islands, Associate State Director of Communications, St. Croix, VI July 2011-October 2013

Served as a member of the state team and is responsible for the development and implementation of AARPs
presence in communities.
Worked in collaboration with community agencies, non-profit organizations and the business community.
Developed and implement activities related to strategic priorities in communities, including education/learning
activity opportunities, and various consumer, health, or economic security issues. Organizes and maintains visible
and effective statewide coalitions and partnerships dealing with strategic issues.
Worked with national office staff to promote AARPs strategic issues and priorities, programs, and activities.
Facilitates interaction and communication with national office issue experts to provide technical assistance and
ensure the proper resources are available for staff and volunteers, including issue material, talking points, updates
and briefing material.
Developed and implement AARP integrated community and communications strategies.
Performed communications functions, including basic promotion of AARP, news releases, media advisories,
assistance with advocacy campaigns, webplace and newsletter coordination.
Made presentations at workshops and conferences as appropriate.
Coordinated and provide assistance in responding to the media on strategic issues; Serve as the media
spokesperson, article writer, or technical expert (social media) to enhance media awareness in the state.
Ensured AARP is seen as a visible force in community service and public policy development by educating staff,
volunteers, members, government and elected officials, and the public.
Worked with national office staff to promote AARPs strategic issues and priorities, programs, and activities, and to
position AARP with the media in the states; Demonstrate One AARP cultural attributes and behaviors in all
interactions.

Partners for Freedom & Democracy (PFD), Director Youth & Volunteer Advocacy, Silver Spring, MD April 2006-August 2008

Work closely with Executive Director and fellow Board Members to develop youth and volunteer advocacy
programs in the areas of civic and environmental education, conservation, community-service and leadership.
Identify local, national, and international youth development programs for collaboration consideration.
Engage youth leaders and professionals from around in the world in the study and discourse on the meaning of
democratic governance throughout the world.
Chair, 2008 Youths, the Law, and Leadership: Empowering Youths to Achieve Summit (held in Abuja, Nigeria).

Amnesty International USA (AIUSA), Florid State Legislative Coordinator, Washington, D.C. July 2006-July 2007

Worked in conjunction with Amnesty's professional legislative advocates in Washington, Florida area and student
coordinators, regional staff, and Southern Region membership to achieve legislative goals in the United States.
Researched human rights issues and plan human rights workshops for student and local Amnesty groups.
Provided outreach to groups by educating and training state Amnesty activists and leaders and conducted quarterly
Trainings. Identified as well as devised legislative initiatives and presented such information to the legislative advocates
for submission to the AIUSA Board of Directors.
Organized meetings between activist and their Members of Congress and assist Amnesty activist with developing
working relationships with elected officials.
Worked in coalition with other organizations such as UNA-USA on Amnestys priority issues when appropriate
namely the Darfur Crisis and Guantanamo Bay.
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LexisNexis, Associate, Tampa/Gulfport, FL April 2005- May 2007

Central point of contact for 1,000 student users and professors at Stetson.
Provided group and individual trainings on LexisNexis newest Total Practice Solutions applications as well as legal
research in the subject matters to include but is not limited to International, Immigration, Environmental Law and
Intellectual Property.
Served as a LexisNexis liaison to Career Services, Law Review/Journals, Trial Team, Moot court and student
organizations.

UNA-USA Young Professionals for Intl Cooperation (YPIC) Tampa Bay Program, Chair August 2005-May 2007

Founding Chair of the UNA-USA YPIC Tampa Bay Program.

Assisted Regional and Interest Area Committee Directors in meeting their yearly requirements.
Planned and implement general YPIC programs, and generally ensure that YPIC meets its goals and targets.
Built partnerships with other non-governmental organizations including Amnesty International in an attempt to
increase outreach to new populations.
Served as the primary liaison with Chapter leadership and with the National YPIC Advisory Board.
Set the agenda and direct the advocacy & fundraising programs and initiatives for the UNA-YPIC Tampa Bay Program.

Holland & Knight Charitable Foundation (Holland & Knight, LLP), Executive Assistant, Tampa, FL Nov. 2002- Nov. 2003

Assisted the Executive Director with various outreach programs of the foundation to include supportive materials
grant proposals.
Assisted attorneys with implementation of various outreach programs.
Maintained and updated databases for the various programs/organizations/initiatives.
Reviewed billing reports for each office and entered the information into the database.

UBS PaineWebber, Intern, Tampa, FL June 2002-August 2002

Maintained files for various brokers and the compliance files of the branch.
Ordered company supplies.
Wrote checks for bills and sent them in for approval by the Branch Manager.

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS/PARTICIPATION
Panelist (Ballot Access), Intl Association of Clerks, Recorders, Election Officials & Treasurers (June 27, 2015)

Presenter, University of the Virgin Islands VI Caribbean Cultural Center event, Race and Reparations: VI
Perspectives (March 18, 2015).

Presenter, The International Conference on The Last Remaining Colonies in the Caribbean, USVI Case Study by
Genevieve Whitaker, St. Martin (March 7, 2015).

Host, AM 970 (WSTX) Community Digest w/Abdul Ali (fill in host and co-producer) 2012-present

Co-Host & Co-Producer, AM 970 (WSTX) Straight Talk with Redfields Special Program Coverage of the Fifth State
of the Territory Address (January 2011)

Guest Speaker (Youth Environmental Advocacy), VI Waste Management Authority YES Program (June 2010).

Panelist (Preparing for Leadership), Generation Now!s 2010 Leadership Conference (June 2010).

Moderator (She Should RUN Panel), 2010 VI Womens Empowerment Conference (March 2010).

Keynote Speaker, Dr. Ruth Beagles Chapter of the National Honor Society (St. Croix Educational Complex), 14th
Annual Induction Ceremony (May 2009).
Presenter, Virgin Islands Department of Education, Parent University: Understanding the Juvenile and Criminal
Justice System (October 2009).
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Co-Host, Beyond Politics, 970 AM, St. Croix, VI: developed show programs, contacted guests, researched topics and
presented them during airplay, and interviewed guests during show (August 2007 to April 2008).

Testifier, Virgin Islands Fifth Constitutional Convention (Committee on Education, Culture & Youth): provided
testimony to committee on necessity for civic education in schools, I recommended that the committee draft language to establish
a civic education commission (January 2008).

Television Guest, ABC Action News Bayview Program: discussed the importance of international cooperation emphasizing
the importance of international organizations which support United Nations such as the United Nations Association and my role
as the Chair of UNA-USAs Tampa Bay Chapter Young Professional for International Cooperation (March 2006). Video
Available.

SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

Graphic Design
Website Development & Maintenance (WordPress)
Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, XP Professional Suite, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
Microsoft Office 95, 97, 2000, 2003, 2007, 2010, 2013
Advanced Internet & Email Communication; LAN (Local Area Network)
Adobe (Acrobat X Pro)
LexisNexis, Westlaw, Thomas
Grant writing
Social Media (Digital Marketing)
ADDITIONAL AWARDS/HONORS/CERTIFICATES & CERTIFICATIONS
Certification, Virgin Islands Certified Public Manager Program , 2016
Certificate, Harvard University (Kennedy School of Government), Women in Power: Leadership in a New World 2014
Certificate, Oxford University (Said School of Business), Women Transforming Leadership, (Oxford, UK) 2013
University of the Virgin Islands 2012 Golden Key International Honour Society Keynote Speaker
Stetson University College of Law, Outstanding Graduate (May 2007)
Certificate, UVI Community Engagement and Lifelong Learning (UVI Cell), Writing Effective Grant Proposals, 2012
Certificate, UVI Community Engagement and Lifelong Learning (UVI Cell), WordPress Website Design I & II, 2012
Certificate of Accomplishment, Fair Game Summit: Women and Nuclear Security (Washington, D.C.) 2010
Certificate, USVI Delegation Leader for the IV World Congress on Child & Adolescent Rights (San Juan, P.R.) 2010
2009 USVI Young Careerist, Business & Professional Women (Virgin Islands)
Graduate, The White House Projects Brooklyn College 2010 GO LEAD Program (Brooklyn, NY)
Diploma, Womens Campaign School at Yale University (New Haven, CT) 2011
Graduate, The White House Projects 2011 Chicago GO RUN Program (Chicago, IL)
Participant, Yahoo! Business and Human Rights Program Change Your World DC Summit (Washington, D.C.) 2012

MEMBERSHIPS/ACTIVITIES/*AFFILIATIONS
Executive Board Member (Standards Board), U.S. Election Assistance Commission, 2016-
Member, American Bar Association, 2004-present
United Nations Volunteer (UNV), 2013-present (active)
President & Co-Founder, Virgin Islands Youth Advocacy Coalition, Inc., 2009-present
Board Member, Womens Coalition of St. Croix, 2011-2013
Board Member & St. Croix Unit Leader, League of Women Voters of the USVI, 2010 (Member since 2009)
Vice-President, St. Croix Chamber of Commerce/Young Professionals Network, 2010-2011
Vice-President, Business and Professional Women's Organization of the USVI, 2009-2011 (STX Chapter)
Sec. & Legal Counsel, Caribbean Institute for a New Humanity, Inc. & USVI Rep. for CARIDA(Danish NGO),2007-2013
Board Member, Project Safe Neighborhoods-VI (PSNVI), 2010-2011
Member, Association of Political Consultants, 2011-present
Member, Board Source, 2009-present

REFERENCES
Furnished upon request