Cormekki Whitley was the Chief Operating Officer at CLASP and led all aspects of the organization’s internal management and operations. She also provided leadership on CLASP’s racial equity agenda and represented CLASP to other organizations seeking to improve their commitment to racial equity.

Prior to joining CLASP, Cormekki served as the Chief Operating Officer for a labor federation where she developed, executed, and provided leadership for all of the organization’s financial, operational, and human systems matters. Her prior experience included financial and donor management for a large community foundation and experience in the financial services industry.

Cormekki earned a B.A. in Accounting from North Carolina State University and advanced degrees from Meredith College and Northcentral University. Her published dissertation addressed the North Carolina predatory lending law and the availability of credit.