Kaylene Whitaker serves as the Safe Families for Children Coordinator for Northern Michigan at Bethany Christian Services. She loves the opportunity to connect families in crisis with support and lasting connections, enabling families to stay intact. Prior to serving at Bethany, Kaylene served at a camp as the marketing manager and in church communications. Kaylene received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Cedarville University and her master’s degree in counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary. As a teen, attending camp was the highlight of each summer for Kaylene and it was always a place of growth and belonging. She joined the board of Higher Ground at Lake Louise in 2021 and is excited to be a part of helping Higher Ground be a place of growth and belonging for kids and families. Kaylene lives in Traverse City, Michigan, and spends her free time enjoying God’s beautiful creation throughout the region.
