Danielle Hansen

Danielle Hansen possesses more than two decades at the intersection of global sourcing, negotiation, and leadership development—a journey that began in procurement and evolved into a mission to transform how organizations and individuals approach growth and change.

Throughout her career, she’s led strategic supplier partnerships, complex contract negotiations, and global sourcing strategies that drive innovation and operational excellence across diverse industries. Her time as Vice President of Global Sourcing – Direct Materials at JBT Corporation, a global food tech company, gave her a front-row seat to how aligned sourcing strategies can shape an organization’s future.

But Danielle’s passion has always extended beyond the boardroom. As the founder and president of Strategic Training Endeavors, she creates customized training experiences in negotiation, leadership, and AI adoption—programs designed not just to teach, but to inspire professionals and organizations to think differently, act decisively, and grow sustainably.

In parallel, she serves as a Clinical Professor at the University of St. Thomas, where she teaches undergraduate, MBA, and executive education courses in supply chain management, negotiation, international business, and strategic leadership. Here, she blends academic rigor with real-world insight, guiding future leaders to navigate complexity with clarity and confidence.

She’s also the co-author of Upward: Leadership Lessons for Women on the Rise, a book that shares both hard-earned lessons and uplifting strategies to empower women navigating their own leadership journeys.

At the core of everything Danielle does is a simple belief: education, collaboration, and innovation have the power to transform potential into performance and vision into value—for individuals, teams, and entire organizations.

If you’re looking for a speaker, advisor, or partner to help your organization navigate change, elevate leadership, or embrace AI-driven transformation, reach out to Danielle Hansen.