Sertoma Star Services Welcomes Danielle Kane as Chief Financial Officer

Danielle joins Sertoma Star Services after more than a decade with CTF Illinois, a nonprofit organization serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout Illinois. During her tenure, she served as Controller before advancing to Chief Financial Officer, where she provided financial leadership for a $33 million organization.

In her previous role, Danielle worked closely with executive leadership and the Board of Directors to guide financial strategy, strengthen organizational performance, and support long-term sustainability. She oversaw budgeting, financial reporting, government contracts, Medicaid reimbursement, grants management, and financial planning while leading a team of finance professionals.

Throughout her career, Danielle has demonstrated a strong ability to identify opportunities for improvement, streamline operations, and develop financial systems that support smarter decision-making. Her experience includes strengthening internal controls, improving financial reporting processes, implementing new technologies, and building collaborative relationships across departments.

But Danielle brings more than financial expertise to her new role. She also brings a refreshing perspective on what financial leadership can accomplish.

Danielle believes finance doesn’t have to be boring and organizational change doesn’t have to be painful. She enjoys solving complex challenges, finding efficiencies, and transforming financial information into meaningful strategies that help organizations achieve their goals.

As Chief Financial Officer, Danielle will play an important role in supporting the financial health and long-term sustainability of Sertoma Star Services. Her leadership will help ensure the organization continues to use its resources responsibly while advancing its mission to empower individuals with disabilities, their families, and those living with mental illness to achieve personal success by providing choices and opportunities.

Danielle holds a Master of Science degree from Governors State University and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lewis University. She is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Her commitment to community extends beyond her professional work, with involvement in organizations including Northern Illinois Food Bank, Girls on the Run, and Jim’s Bridge to A Brighter Future.

Please join us in welcoming Danielle to Sertoma Star Services! We look forward to the expertise, innovative thinking, and collaborative leadership she brings as we continue challenging limits and changing lives.