Danielle Kurkjian
About Danielle Kurkjian
Danielle Kurkjian serves as the Senior Manager of Philanthropy, Sustainability, and Equality Initiatives at Crane Company, where she has worked since 2024. She has a diverse background in supply chain analysis and program management, with experience in various organizations focused on sustainability and community engagement.
Current Role at Crane Company
Danielle Kurkjian currently serves as the Senior Manager of Philanthropy, Sustainability, and Equality Initiatives at Crane Company. She has held this position since 2024 and is based in the New York City Metropolitan Area. In this role, she works directly with senior leadership to implement sustainability initiatives across Crane's global sites. Additionally, she coordinates corporate office volunteer events to enhance community engagement and employee participation.
Previous Experience at Crane Company
Danielle Kurkjian has a significant history with Crane Company, having worked in various roles. She served as a Supply Chain Analyst for 10 months in 2018 and then as Manager of Philanthropy, Sustainability, and Equality Initiatives from 2019 to 2024. During her tenure, she developed a reporting framework for Crane's Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulatory developments. She also serves as a trustee for the Crane Fund for Widows and Children, supporting underserved populations in the communities where Crane operates.
Education and Expertise
Danielle Kurkjian holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Pittsburgh Katz Graduate School of Business, which she completed from 2016 to 2018. She also earned a Bachelor's Degree, cum laude, in Marine Science and Business Administration and Management from Boston University, where she studied from 2011 to 2015. Additionally, she has completed Executive Education in Supply Chain Strategy and Management at MIT Sloan School of Management.
Professional Background
Before her current role, Danielle Kurkjian worked in various capacities that contributed to her expertise in sustainability and management. She was the Program Director and Business Manager at Steel City Rowing Club from 2016 to 2017. She also gained experience as an MBA Consultant - Team Leader at FedEx Supply Chain in 2017 and as a Fall Research Intern at Whale and Dolphin Conservation in 2015. Earlier in her career, she interned at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, focusing on water quality and coral reef research.
Community Engagement Initiatives
In her role at Crane Company, Danielle Kurkjian coordinates corporate volunteer events that foster community engagement and encourage employee participation. Her efforts aim to enhance the company's social responsibility initiatives and strengthen its ties to the communities it serves. Through her work, she utilizes her skills in process development, communication, and analytics to support philanthropy and sustainability projects.