Merrill Whatley is responsible for the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation’s internet platforms, serving as the primary contact for all aspects of website management and fulfilling a range of responsibilities that includes web design and development, routine site and content maintenance, and various updates to ensure our platforms align with the goals and objectives of the Hilton Foundation. Whatley has been active in programming and website development for over 20 years and in the podcasting development space for over a decade. Prior to joining the Foundation, Whatley spent 14 years focused on telling the stories of nonprofits and grantmaking organizations in the digital space, serving multiple clients through the Membership Vision web and podcasting platform as well as local nonprofits and public agencies in the Greater Los Angeles area. Whatley graduated from the University of Alabama in 1996.