Danielle Knight

Danielle Knight has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Danielle is currently serving as the Chief Financial Officer at Climate Policy Initiative since July 2020, where they lead a global team of financial professionals and oversees financial and accounting functions. Prior to this, from 2018 to 2020, they worked as the Director of Finance and Administration at Coral Reef Alliance, a non-profit international conservation organization. In this role, they led all financial, accounting, human resources, and administrative functions, and was involved in overall organizational strategy and planning.

Before that, Danielle worked at Earth Innovation Institute from 2011 to 2018, holding various positions. Danielle served as the Director of Finance and Operations, where they oversaw administrative and financial operations, accounting functions, and financial reporting. Additionally, they worked as the Director of Finance and Administration, where they directed the finance and administration functions, developed policies and procedures, and supervised human resources and accounting processes. Danielle also served as the Chief Administrator, where they designed and implemented finance and administration systems and structures for the organization.

From 2008 to 2011, Danielle worked at Woods Hole Research Center. Danielle held the role of Manager, Science in Public Affairs, where they managed the outreach and capacity building program for the Center's international climate policy initiative. Danielle organized initiatives, events, and outreach activities and was involved in writing and editing policy and carbon science related publications. Prior to this role, they worked as the Administrator, Science in Public Affairs, where they managed budgets, grant reporting, publications, and proposal drafting.

Danielle's work experience also includes a producer role at WUMB Radio 91.9 FM from 2002 to 2007. As a Producer, Public Affairs, they directed all aspects of production for a regional public affairs radio program, including story ideas, program content, and pre-interviewing guests. Danielle also developed an on-air underwriting sponsorship program and produced award-winning programming.

Overall, Danielle Knight's work experience showcases their expertise in finance, operations, administration, and strategic planning, with a focus on climate policy, conservation, and public affairs.

Danielle Knight holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Political Science and Philosophy, with a minor in Biology, from UMass Boston. No specific start or end year for their education at UMass Boston is mentioned.