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Hi, I'm Daniella.

Clear plans.Projects that finish.Teams that follow through.

I'm a fractional partner for strategy, projects, operations, and the people side of change. I help founders and leaders get organized, get moving, and bring their teams along.

MBA · Prosci® CCP · SAFe® 6.0 LPM · CSM®

Daniella J. McCarthy

What I'm Known For

Strategy and Planning

Know what matters most, what to do first, and who owns it.

Project and Program Leadership

I lead the work from kickoff to finish line, so nothing falls through the cracks.

Operations

Simple systems and processes so your business runs smoother and you get time back.

Change and AI Readiness

Help your team adopt new tools and new ways of working, so the change actually lands.

Upcoming

DC Startup and Tech Week 2026

Is Your Business AI-Ready?

Panel at DC Startup & Tech Week · Thursday, Oct 22 · 2:00 PM ET · International Square

AI can help businesses build, automate, and experiment, but having access to the tools is not the same as being ready to use them effectively.

For founders and business leaders, AI readiness means understanding where AI can create value, what needs to change in the business, and how to prepare people for new ways of working.

Moderator & Panelists

  • Stephon Braithwaite-MartinModerator
  • Natarsha Wright
  • Leonitha Francis
  • Daniella J. McCarthyThat's me
  • Bethlehem Belaineh

Coming to the panel? Start with 4 quick questions, then grab the free playbook that goes with it.

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