Whitney Bischoff

Student Programs Manager

Whitney Bischoff is the Student Programs Manager with Lost&Found. In her role, she is responsible for leading the Student Programs Team through successful execution of programs (Peer2Peer & Campus Chapters) within post-secondary organizations. Whitney works with the team to enhance social/emotional learning, promote mental wellness, and provide support in meeting the needs of our campus communities. Whitney is also a certified QPR and EveryDay Strong instructor for the western South Dakota region.

Whitney Bischoff graduated from the Black Hills State University with her B.S. in Psychology and her M.S. in Strategic Leadership. During her undergraduate experience, she was heavily involved in Residence Life and theatre. As part of her Master’s experience, she obtained a graduate assistantship with Student Engagement and Programming, working with student organizations and developing leadership curriculum. Following her graduation, Whitney held a variety of roles in higher education including Complex Director at BHSU, Professional Advisor at BHSU-RC, and most recently the Director of Student Success at Western Dakota Technical College. Whitney also volunteers with South Dakota Higher Education Assocation and is currently their board president.

Whitney has always been committed to providing resources and access to the students she serves, and she works hard to bring out the best in others through each interaction.

“Oftentimes, people don’t see the potential they have or the impact that they have on those around them,” Whitney said. “I love connecting with others to help them realize their strengths and build relationships they may not have even known they needed.

“My own experience with mentors—both peer and positive adults—has changed my life, and I love that I have the opportunity to have this same impact on young adults and their support networks while also supporting the professionals who impact students every day.”

Whitney works passionately and creatively with her team to implement Lost&Found campus programs to supplement and support the work of higher education professionals to empower students to meet their goals while taking care of themselves to thrive, both on campus and in lifelong skill building.

In her free time, Whitney enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading a good book, hiking with her husband and dogs, finding any opportunity to laugh, and sharing her insight in her “Dose of Feel Good” podcast. She also has been known to LOVE Disney, alpacas, Broadway musicals, and friendly competition.