Indianapolis, IN

Danielle Y. Blair

Strategic Financial Operations Leader

Strategic financial operations leader with more than a decade of experience leading enterprise budgeting, financial planning, executive decision support, and resource allocation across complex, multi-million-dollar public organizations. Trusted advisor to senior leadership with deep expertise in financial stewardship, strategic planning, and leading high-performing financial teams.

$410M

Annual budget advised

$648M

Portfolio formulated at State

20+

Years in federal finance

5

Federal organizations served

Core competencies

How I create value

Leadership & Partnership

  • Senior Leadership Support
  • Strategic Partnership
  • Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Stakeholder Management

Financial Stewardship

  • Financial Planning & Analysis
  • Budget Formulation & Execution
  • Executive Reporting
  • Corporate Governance

Operating Discipline

  • Executive Communications
  • Operating Rhythm & Cadence
  • Special Projects & Initiatives
  • Organizational Effectiveness

Education

Academic foundation

Master of Public Administration

University of Georgia, Athens, GA

  • Selected as MPA Student of the Year
  • UGA School of Public and International Affairs Alumni Board of Directors, 2005–2008

Bachelor's in Modern Foreign Language

James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA