Danielle Ruggiero is the Director of Programs at the Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC), where she oversees entrepreneurial classes, business advising services, and manages the team of regional Program Managers and Business Advisors. With over two decades of leadership experience in program and product development, Danielle has a proven track record of driving innovation, increasing revenue, and building strategic partnerships.

Prior to joining WBDC, she held executive roles at Excelligence Learning Corporation and Really Good Stuff, where she led multi-location teams, managed P&L responsibilities, and developed proprietary solutions for the educational sector. She is committed to fostering inclusive, entrepreneurial environments and supporting small business owners in achieving sustainable growth.

Danielle holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Boston College and is Dare to Lead™ trained and AGILE certified. Passionate about community building and client outreach, she thrives on empowering individuals and teams to reach their full potential.