Writing by Dr. Dannielle Blumenthal

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A space to share my interests and concerns. All opinions are my own, and my research is provided in good faith. Please refer to the disclaimer or use the contact form for any questions or concerns.

About

Dannielle Blumenthal, Ph.D., is a senior technology and communications executive with a 30-year track record of leading enterprise AI integration, digital governance, and strategic transformation at the federal and private-sector levels. She designs and deploys AI-driven content ecosystems, modernizes mission-critical platforms, and establishes data-informed operating models that deliver measurable gains in efficiency, accessibility, and stakeholder impact.

At the National Institute of Standards and Technology, reporting to the CIO, she serves as Communication Lead and IT Project Manager, where she authored an integrated web content and knowledge support strategy powered by AI, as well as its website governance strategy. In her previous tour at NIST, Blumenthal built the communications and digital backbone for the multi-billion-dollar National Network for Manufacturing Innovation, delivering brand architecture, a modernized public portal, and the program’s inaugural social presence—realizing six-figure cost savings through leveraged federal resources.

As Chief of Executive Correspondence for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Cemetery Administration, she engineered a CRM-powered inquiry system and the NCA KnowVA knowledge repository, slashing response times and contributing to six consecutive years of top ACSI ratings. Earlier roles at the National Archives, USAID, Customs and Border Protection, and Treasury saw her direct multimillion-dollar digital contracts, launch agency-first mobile and cloud platforms, and institute internal brands and analytics programs that elevated transparency and workforce alignment.

In the private sector, she directed the Institute for Brand Leadership, creating an expert peer network, publishing a well-regarded thought leadership newsletter, and assembling a global advisory board that positioned the consultancy as an international thought leader.

With certification in Organization Development and Project Management, Blumenthal is fluent across Drupal, ServiceNow, Salesforce, SharePoint, Power Automate, Oracle, and Adobe Express. An adjunct professor and author of more than a dozen books on a wide variety of topics, she has been a regular columnist for multiple publications and websites, including GovExec, Social Media Today, and All About Branding.

In her spare time, Dr. Blumenthal maintains her passion for public discourse as an active citizen commentator on current events. All opinions are her own.