Cyndi Danko
About Cyndi Danko
Cyndi Danko is the SVP and Chief Credit Officer Single-Family at Fannie Mae, with over 25 years of experience in risk management and software product management.
Current Role at Fannie Mae
Cyndi Danko is currently serving as the Senior Vice President (SVP) and Chief Credit Officer Single-Family at Fannie Mae. In this role, she oversees credit risk and policy management for the Single-Family division. Her duties involve developing and implementing credit policies, strategies, and solutions to support the organization's goals. Based in Washington, District of Columbia, she actively collaborates with various teams to manage and mitigate risks while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Previous Roles at Fannie Mae
Cyndi Danko has held multiple leadership roles at Fannie Mae, showcasing her expertise in risk management and technology solutions. Between 2019 and 2021, she was the Vice President of Single-Family Credit Risk Policy. Before that, from 2016 to 2019, she served as Vice President of Risk Management Technology Solutions. Danko also held the position of Transformational Facilitator from 2006 to 2008 and was the Director of Automated Underwriting from 2004 to 2006. Her early tenure at Fannie Mae began as a Senior Manager from 2002 to 2004.
Educational Background
Cyndi Danko has an extensive educational background in business and finance from Marymount University. She earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business, completing her studies from 1994 to 1997. Prior to that, she acquired a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Finance, studying from 1987 to 1991. Her academic achievements have laid a solid foundation for her career in credit risk management and policy-making.
Expertise in Risk Management and Software Development
With over 25 years of progressive experience, Cyndi Danko has demonstrated her expertise in risk management and software product management. She played a pivotal role in leading the development of Fannie Mae’s premier credit risk management software applications, Desktop Underwriter and Collateral Underwriter. Her hands-on approach and problem-solving skills have been instrumental in delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines. Danko's strong communication skills have enabled her to collaborate effectively across multiple organizations, driving large change initiatives successfully.