Danielle Bluey

Danielle is vice president of philanthropic advising at Climate Lead, where she translates honest and credible guidance from a global network of experts, helping donors move from complexity to courage to ensure they can give with confidence at the speed and scale the crisis demands. Danielle leads a dedicated team of senior advisors, fostering a networked community that connects visionary donors with vetted, transformative solutions. She brings a dynamic and agile approach to Climate Lead, fueled by the organization’s innovative model and commitment to immediate, far-reaching action. 

Before joining Climate Lead to help radically reshape climate outcomes, Danielle served as a strategic architect for major institutional initiatives. At Cornell University, she was the chief strategist for the university’s Climate and AI Initiatives, where she built sophisticated programs that bridged disciplinary divides to solve global challenges. Throughout her career, including leadership roles at the University of California, Berkeley, Danielle has demonstrated a clear and smart ability to scale systems-level change. Her background in building high-impact programs and guiding remote teams reflects her commitment to integrity and specialized expertise, qualities she now uses to inspire unprecedented climate giving.