2015-2016: Did not run

High School: Whitson was a member of the cross country and track and field team while at Westlake High School. She placed second in the South Metro Region cross country meet. She was also a member of the QuickSilver Track Club and she competed at Junior Olympics in 2013, taking home bronze in the 4x800 relay. 

Personal: Daughter of Shanta Ferguson and Joseph Whitson.