Whitney Haskin

Whitney Haskin serves as Director of Strategic Partnerships at Festival Napa Valley, where she leads the organization's partnership strategy to advance Festival Napa Valley's mission of bringing the arts to all. She develops partnerships that extend far beyond traditional sponsorship, creating meaningful collaborations that connect brands with transformative artistic experiences while supporting year-round performances, arts education initiatives, and community programs.

Since joining Festival Napa Valley in 2021, Whitney has helped cultivate many of the organization's most significant relationships, working with internationally recognized luxury brands, acclaimed wineries, cultural institutions, community leaders, and key hospitality partners to create innovative experiences for patrons, artists, and audiences alike. Her work spans every aspect of partnership development - from strategy and negotiation to creative activation and long-term stewardship - with a focus on building authentic relationships that grow over time and create lasting value for both partners and Festival Napa Valley.

Prior to joining Festival Napa Valley, Whitney spent more than six years at Napa Valley Film Festival, where she led Programming & Film Industry Hospitality, overseeing filmmaker relations, celebrity and industry guest experiences, and strategic industry partnerships while helping establish the Festival as one of the country's premier destination film festivals. She also co-founded Almanac Creative, a boutique public relations and creative marketing firm specializing in experiential marketing, public relations, and lifestyle brand integration.

A passionate advocate for the arts and her community, Whitney serves on the Board of Directors for Cameo Cinema Foundation and is a member of Leadership Napa Valley Class 39, as well as Wine Women. She believes the most meaningful partnerships are built through trust, creativity, and a shared commitment to creating experiences that inspire generosity, strengthen community, and leave a lasting impact.