Wanda Whitten – Board of Governors Award
Over the last 50 years, if there has been a major event in Rome, Wanda Whitten has been part of it. She came to Rome without any family but quickly became part of the fabric of this community. She devoted her life to her work at the hospital, but she has also devoted her time and her heart to our community. She has been part of numerous events and organizations over the years. For years it has been known that if you need something to happen in our community, call Wanda.
Durning her tenure at AdventHealth Redmond, Wanda Whitten served in a variety of roles. A registered dietician, she was the hospital’s first Director of Nutritional Services. She eventually moved into the Marketing and Community Relations department, serving as the Director of the hospital’s former H2U Senior Adult Program. In this role, she coordinated health events, trips, and published a quarterly newsletter. During her time with the hospital, she received the Dr. Thomas F. Frist Humanitarian Award for outstanding service.
• Former President of the Georgia Dietetic Association
• Former President of the Southeastern Conference for Dieticians
• Exchange Club of Rome (22-year member): Former Board member, Former Chair of Youth Awards, Former Chair of Santa for Seniors, Volunteer of the Year – Rome Club, Georgia District Volunteer of the Year
• Exchange Club Georgia District’s annual Volunteer Award is now named in her honor.
• Coosa Valley Fair Association: Former Board member, Started the Senior Ms. CVF pageant, continues to volunteer every year at the fair
• Senior Promotions Council: Member, Former Chair of the Council, and 13+ years as the Chair the annual Senior Inforum
• Pilot Club of Rome: Former Member, Past President, and Former Lieutenant of the Georgia District Former Member Rome Festivals Council
• Volunteer with initial years of the Rome Celebrity Dance Challenge (helped direct, coordinated judges, etc.)
• Miss Rome Competition: former Executive Director
• Miss GA Competition: current Miss GA Field Director, and VP of the Miss GA Four Points Scholarship Fund
• Former Event Coordinator for the Heart of the Community (17 years), overseeing numerous award galas and service projects including the Heart House.
• Dr. Thomas Frist Humanitarian Award for outstanding community service (2002)