Our People
Working Locally for a Global Impact
Board of Directors
Planning for the Future
Blake Whitaker
Upstate International Board Co-Chair
Blake Whitaker joined Wells Fargo in 2025 as the Senior Small Business Banking Relationship Manager for Greenville.
Whitney Wilson
Upstate International Board Co-Chair
Whitney Wilson, a Greenville native and alumna of Wade Hampton High School and Furman University, has built a career in Corporate Banking with expertise in credit, treasury, and risk management. After starting at Bank of America in Charlotte, she returned to Greenville in 2016 and now leads Governance and Control for TD Bank’s Office of the Chief Risk Officer, supporting enterprise-wide risk and regulatory programs.
T. Blake Whitaker
Pinnacle Financial Partners
Carmen Gallagher
Relocation specialist; UI Volunteer
Chloe Buffalino
Campbell Teague
Patterson Mitchell
Ingram Micro
Sarah Agudelo
BDV Solutions
Jack Knipe
Converse University
Marion Grier
SC Governor's School
Cody Carver
United Way of Greenville County
Manya Rayner
Greenville Mortgage
Josh Bailey
TSAChoice Inc
Nisha Godbole
BMW
Melody Horton
Arc Advisors
Monique Glass
Alliance Française
Jill Mashburn
Fluor
Gabriel Ferreira
Proterra Inc.
Yuji Kishimoto
Clemson University
Dalton Elliott
Enterprise Sales
Patrick Williams
Community Journals
Tori McLean Good
Converse University
Join Our Board of Directors
Become a part of Upstate International’s Board of Directors and play a vital role in fostering global engagement in our vibrant community. This is an opportunity to connect with diverse leaders, share ideas, and promote understanding of international cultures and world affairs. By joining our board, you’ll help create enriching experiences and meaningful connections that strengthen our region. Contribute your voice and vision as we work together to celebrate diversity and inspire growth. Your involvement will make a difference!
Requirements to Join:
- Minimum $200 annual individual or corporate membership
- Three-year commitment to the board
- Attendance at monthly meetings (third Wednesday, 5:15 PM – 6:30 PM)
- Participation in at least one Standing Committee
- Engagement in a minimum of six organizational events annually
- Dedication of at least five hours per month to support our mission
Join us in celebrating diversity and inspiring growth!