Executive Government Advisor, Procurement
- Chief Procurement Officer, King County, Washington
- Purchasing & Contracts Manager, City of Longmont, Colorado
- Manager, Purchasing Services, University of Colorado System
- Masters in Public Administration, University of Colorado at Denver
- Bachelors Degree, University of Colorado at Boulder
- Supporting Public Procurement: Danielle currently serves as Chair-Elect for the Business Council of NIGP - the Institute for Public Procurement
- Volunteerism: Danielle currently serves as Treasurer for the Vashon Parks Foundation; Past President for the her daughter's club swim team; and fosters dogs in transition
Focus on the people and the rest will follow."
As an Executive Government Advisor, Danielle helps public sector customers understand how to procure and contract for cloud technology solutions.
Prior to joining Amazon Web Services Danielle spent over 20 years in public sector procurement including higher education and local government. As Chief Procurement Officer for King County, Washington, she led a $3 billion procure-to-pay organization and was responsible for sponsoring multiple Lean Six Sigma transformation projects that reduced cycle time and improved customer experience. Danielle led technology and policy modernizations at multiple organizations, and served for over a decade in leadership roles with NIGP, the Institute for Public Procurement, Rocky Mountain Governmental Purchasing Association, and Colorado Municipal League. She is a Certified Public Procurement Official.
Danielle earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder, and 14 years later, earned her Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Colorado at Denver while working full-time and raising two small children.
Danielle resides on Vashon Island, Washington, with her husband of 28 years and their two teenage children.
Resources featuring Danielle
Blog
AWS announces inaugural State and Local Government Champions
In this blog, Danielle shines a light on state and local governments who are constantly looking to innovate, improve, and create efficiencies at every turn. They are call AWS State and Local Government Champions.
AWS announces inaugural State and Local Government Champions ›
Three questions about cloud procurement for the public sector explained
Demystify the cloud procurement process with answers to three questions public sector procurement officials in state and local government frequently ask about buying cloud.
Three questions about cloud procurement for the public sector explained ›
AWS Marketplace myth busting for state and local government agencies
Solve your buying challenges with AWS Marketplace – a centralized location that houses thousands of third-party software, data, and services that run on AWS. Learn more in this blog.
AWS Marketplace myth busting for state and local government agencies ›
Q&A document
Building a Digital Culture in Government
In this Q&A expert insight, Danielle Hinz discusses how government leaders can transition organizational culture to support digital transformation.
Whitepaper
Best Practice Guide for Cloud and As-A-Service Procurement
In this Q&A, Danielle discusses the shared responsibility models for security data and systems, the importance of reimagining procurement, and culture changes needed to make the cloud work for government.
Best Practice Guide for Cloud and As-A-Service Procurement ›
On-demand webinar
Thinking out cloud: How cloud is changing IT and software procurement
Watch the on-demand recording to hear a customer discussion on how cloud and software marketplaces are transforming information technology IT procurement in the public sector.
Thinking out cloud: How cloud is changing IT and software procurement ›
Resources featuring Danielle
Three questions about cloud procurement for the public sector explained
Demystify the cloud procurement process with answers to three questions public sector procurement officials in state and local government frequently ask about buying cloud.
Three questions about cloud procurement for the public sector explained ›
Best Practice Guide for Cloud and As-a-service Procurement
In this Q&A, Danielle discusses the shared responsibility models for security data and systems, the importance of reimagining procurement, and culture changes needed to make the cloud work for government.
Best Practice Guide for Cloud and As-a-service Procurement ›
Thinking Out Cloud: How Cloud is Changing IT procurement
Watch the on-demand recording to hear a customer discussion on how cloud and software marketplaces are transforming information technology IT procurement in the public sector.
Thinking out cloud: How cloud is changing IT and software procurement ›
Building a Digital Culture in Government
In this Q&A, Danielle Hinz discusses how government leaders can transition organizational culture to support digital transformation.
Engage with Executive Government Advisors
AWS state and local government and higher education advisors are available to engage with
customers across the nation. If you are looking for expertise and guidance to modernize or improve your organization’s services, please reach out to your account manager and we’d be happy to discuss. If you don’t have an account manager, please contact us and we can help connect you with one.