Chantel Mack

Chantel Mack is the Executive Director of The Whitaker Project, the non-profit arm of The Whitaker Group (fashion and retail). Through TWP, Chantel builds community initiatives and connects brand partners to authentic community engagement across the country. Before joining the fashion and retail industry, Chantel served as the After School Director for The FORGE for Families where she served Third Ward with dignity, honor, and respect. Before moving to Texas, she was a Women’s Director for one of the largest Christian sports camps for inner-city youth where she led teams of college students and cultivated fun programming for thousands of campers from across the U.S. With all the work she’s done, Chantel is proud to have served in youth and leadership development for over 20 years.

Born and raised in Williamsburg, VA, Chantel holds a Bachelors in English Literature with a concentration in African American and Victorian Literature from Virginia Commonwealth University. She is also a certified Dynamic Communicator who loves connecting with audiences as a conference speaker, teacher, and emcee.

Outside of raising two children with her husband of 15yrs, holistic community development and engagement is Chantel’s passion. Whether helping fashion brands be more intentional with community engagement, managing teams during Hurricane Harvey, championing academic excellence or being a supportive “basketball/football auntie” to teens in the community, Chantel has made non-profit work the vehicle with which she chooses to impact the world. Her life’s motto is “Don’t be a jerk. You can’t lead if no one wants to follow”.