Overview
Dayneesa McMillan is a Manager on CLA’s national Digital team, specializing in business operations and enterprise technology advisory for large and complex nonprofit, state and local government, and higher education organizations. Her work focuses on helping organizations identify and address operational challenges, strengthen organizational structure, and make informed technology decisions that support mission-driven outcomes.
Dayneesa leads Business Opportunity Assessments (BOA) and system selection engagements for higher education clients, including ERP and related enterprise systems, supporting institutions through requirements definition, vendor evaluation, and future-state planning. She also serves as the Implementation Advisory Lead, providing guidance to help clients move from assessment and selection into implementation planning and execution readiness.
With more than 20 years of experience, Dayneesa has led initiatives to improve operational effectiveness, build productive teams, and modernize financial operations. Previously, she served as Deputy CFO for Accion, overseeing global financial operations, and as Controller at KIPP NYC, where she advanced automation and expanded revenue opportunities.
Education
Executive Masters of Business Administration (MBA)