Whitney joined JFCS in February 2024 as the KOA Programs Coordinator. She works in underserved senior housing, focusing on increasing socialization and activity opportunities.
Originally from Owensboro, KY, she lived in Portland, OR, before moving to Louisville in 2006. She previously worked in nonprofit at the Kentucky Science Center and most recently was an academic advisor with Academic Partnerships. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Evansville and earned her M.Litt from the University of St. Andrews.
In her spare time Whitney enjoys going to concerts, knitting, cooking, and playing with her son and their dog, Greg.
Paul Troy joined Jewish Family and Career Services as the Senior Crime Victim Advocate in October of 2022. Paul comes to JFCS with 20 years of experience in the field of victim advocacy; with nearly half of that time spent serving the seniors of Jefferson County. In addition to his time working directly with clients, Paul has presented extensively at national, regional, and state-wide conferences on topics like elder abuse, scam prevention, serving victim-defendants, and safety planning.
The Senior Crime Victim Advocacy program at JFCS reduces the barriers that seniors face when accessing the legal justice system. By providing court advocacy, safety planning, information, referrals, and case management we help adults, 60 and older, in Jefferson County who have experienced crimes like: financial exploitation, abuse, domestic violence, sexual abuse, robbery, burglary, or caregiver neglect.
Paul enjoys the supportive and collaborative environment at JFCS and is happy to be a part of the team. The father of triplets, when he’s not working he enjoys spending time with his family, watching Jeopardy, and listening to music.
Email Paul at ptroy@jfcslouisville.org.