Danielle Ward

Danielle Ward is an accomplished financial professional with extensive experience in fiscal management and budgeting within various departments of the North Carolina state government. Currently serving as Chief Fiscal Officer at the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts since April 2022, Danielle has held previous roles including Budget Director at the North Carolina Department of Public Safety and Budget Officer at the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts. Danielle's career began with positions as a Senior Research Associate and Research and Planning Associate at the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts, alongside experience as a Budget Analyst at the NC Office of State Budget & Management, and as a Research Assistant at the North Carolina General Assembly. Danielle's educational background includes a Master of Public Administration focused on Public Policy and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Philosophy, both from North Carolina State University.