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Meet DOA Director Danielle Rodrigiuez

City Hall

Danielle Rodriguez Danielle Rodriguez serves as Director of the City of Milwaukee’s Department of Administration, where she helps guide the administrative functions that support City departments to ensure services are delivered effectively and responsibly.

A lifelong Milwaukee resident, Danielle brings more than 30 years of experience in city government and a deep personal commitment to the community she has always called home. She began her early career at the Milwaukee Public Library, where she developed an appreciation for public service and community connection.

She later spent over a decade in leadership roles within the Department of Public Works, including serving as the Director of Operations. In that role she led one of the city’s largest operational divisions, overseeing more than 900 employees and managing over $150 million budget while directing essential services. Her work focused on strengthening day-to-day operations, modernizing systems, and investing in the people who deliver critical services to Milwaukee residents.

Danielle is known for her collaborative and practical leadership style. She understands how administrative decisions such as budgeting, procurement, technology, and policy shape the ability of department to serve residents. She is committed to clear communication, strong partnerships, and aligning resources with the City’s priorities to support effective and accountable government.

She began her higher education journey at Milwaukee Area Technical College and earned a Master of Business Administration from Cardinal Stritch University in 2016, with a focus on organizational strategy and culture. She is also a certified project manager, a participant in the Harvard University Young American Leaders Program (YALP), and has served as an instructor at the University of Wisconsin – Madison Certified Public Manager program.

Danielle remains focused on strengthening the Department of Administration as a trusted partner to all City departments, ensuring they have the tools, systems, and support needed to serve Milwaukee residents today and into the future.