Danica Starks

Danica Rachele Starks is a Senior Fellow at Delphi Global Research Center. She is a global executive, board leader, and economic statecraft strategist with more than two decades of experience operating at the intersection of international trade, geopolitical risk, development finance, and private-sector engagement with a specialization in Europe and Eurasia. She is widely recognized for advancing U.S. commercial competitiveness abroad, shaping economic and energy policy, and building strategic partnerships across government, business, and international institutions. A member of the Bretton Woods Committee and former Policy Lead for Russia, Ukraine & Eurasia for the Commerce Department, her expertise spans economic statecraft, political economy, sanctions policy, trade and investment strategy, energy security, and extractive industries.

Ms. Starks currently serves as Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Morning Star Global Enterprises, LLC, a global advisory and leadership firm focused on expanding market access, strengthening international commercial engagement, and advancing inclusive economic growth. Through her advisory work, she counsels corporations, entrepreneurs, and mission-driven organizations on navigating global political and economic systems, engaging multilateral development banks, and positioning for growth in emerging and frontier markets.