Blog Team
Whitney Bartels
I graduated from SMU with a degree in Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, and minors in Spanish and Business, and have been a displaced Midwesterner ever since. Upon graduation, I was offered an internship at Southwest with Charitable Giving and Community Relations. I LUVed the experience and the Company too much to leave, and took a full-time position in 2010. Less than a year later, I began a new adventure as @southwestwhit- working with Customers in the online space and promoting our brand. Today, I'm a proud member of our Outreach Communications Team, focusing on all the positive ways Southwest is making a difference in our communities!
Fun Facts
Languages
English and un poquito de Espanol
Hobbies
Running, Triathlons, Reading, Traveling
Family
Two great parents, and I’m in the middle between an older sister, Hayley, and little brother, Nick (who isn’t so little at 6’3).
Pets
No.. but am looking to adopt (can I put that here?)
High School
Blue Valley North High School, Overland Park, KS
College
Southern Methodist University
Favorite Sports Teams
Mizzou Tigers, KC Chiefs, SMU Mustangs, Texas Rangers
Favorite Travel Destinations
West Coast SWA Cities, and anywhere and everywhere in Spain!
Your Favorite Southwest Story
I'll never forget traveling to the Boeing Factory outside Seattle, and flying home a brand-new, beautiful -800 with my co-hearts!
