1968
Born to Larry R. Whitney and Mary E. (Gaffney) Whitney in Rhinelander, WI.
1990
Earns a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and political science, cum laude, from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
1991
Is a messenger and postal clerk for the Wisconsin State Assembly through 2003; Is a member of Amnesty International until 2005.
1993
Is a member of Wisconsin Coalition Against the Death Penalty until 2009.
1993
Fundraises for the Multiple Sclerosis Society until 2005 and the American Diabetes Association until 2005.
1994
Becomes a member of Southern Poverty Law Center; Is a monthly donor to the Planned Parenthood National Leadership Council until 2012.
1995
Receives 10 SECC Fundraising Awards and a Habitat for Humanity Hopebuilder Award.
1996
Is a member of People for the American Way and the State Employees Combined Campaign’s (SECC) State Coordinating Committee through today.
2002
Receives the Hannah Needham Rogers Award from Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin and a Community Volunteer Award from United Way.
2003
Is a legislative staff member and postmistress of the Wisconsin State Assembly and continues in the roles.
2004
Receives a Know Your Wisconsin State Journal Award.
2004
Receives a Top Fundraiser Award from the Madison Walk for Diabetes and Backyard Hero Award from Prevent Child Abuse Wisconsin.
2005
Receives the Bob Alesch Award from Partners in Giving of the State Employees Combined Campaign; Buys her condo in July.
2008
Is a campaign volunteer for Barack Obama and again in 2012.
2010
Is a campaign volunteer for the Democratic Coordinated Campaign.
2020
Pays off her mortgage in August.
2021
Maintains membership with the American Civil Liberties Union, National Organization of Women, EMILY’s List and Progressive United.