Dana Burmaster

Dana Burmaster currently serves as Budget Director at the Wisconsin Department of Transportation since May 2017, managing a biennial budget exceeding $6 billion and leading a team of 30 professionals in budget analysis and policy development. Prior to this role, Dana held several positions within the State of Wisconsin Department of Administration, including Policy Initiatives Advisor Executive and PMO Manager, where responsibilities encompassed strategic planning, project management, and policy implementation. Earlier career experience includes serving as a Universal Design Analyst focusing on accessibility initiatives and as a Web Project Administrator at UW Extension. Dana holds a degree in Art History from UW-Madison and a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification from Waukesha County Technical College.