Danette Knudson

Danette Knudson serves as the Vice President of Program Strategy at College Success Foundation since 2013, focusing on program strategy, development, and improvement. Prior roles include Director of Program Design & Development, where management of a team delivering client services and enhancing customer programs was key. As Director of Strategy, Training & Program Development, Danette collaborated with the executive team to create local and national innovative programs, co-authoring a five-year strategic plan that introduced the organization’s first fee-based service program. Prior experience includes leadership positions at Northwest Education Loan Association, where Danette launched community-based centers, and NELA Services, where a new division was developed. Danette holds a Bachelor's degree in English and an Executive MBA from the University of Washington, in addition to completing a Leadership Development Program through Leadership Tomorrow.