A native of Chelsea, AL, Whitney received her BA in Advertising in 2006 and MA in Secondary Education in 2011, both from the University of Alabama. Her diverse professional background includes experience in commercial real estate management, secondary classroom instruction, and the development of continuing education programs for school board members.

Speaking about her new role, Whitney Miller-Nichols expressed her enthusiasm, saying, "I'm excited for the opportunity to advocate on behalf of Alabama's school leaders. I've worked in public education for twelve years, first as a classroom educator before making the switch to leadership development and public education advocacy. I look forward to representing all members of CLAS and its affiliates in Montgomery."

Dr. Vic Wilson, Executive Director of CLAS, expressed his confidence in Whitney's abilities, stating, "We are thrilled to welcome Whitney Miller-Nichols to the CLAS team. Her extensive experience and passion for education will be instrumental in advancing our governmental relations efforts both at the state and national levels. With her leadership and advocacy skills, I am confident that she will effectively represent the interests of our members and drive positive change for Alabama's education system."

The Governmental Relations position was created to enhance advocacy efforts for CLAS and its affiliates. Hiring Whitney Miller-Nichols for this position marks a significant milestone for the organization as it continues to strengthen its commitment to supporting educational leadership and advocating for the needs of Alabama's public schools.