50 Alumni Under 50: Norm Greene ‘98


Major: Accounting

Current Title: Partner, PoliOps, LLC

Norm Greene has dedicated his career to building robust internal systems for some of the most influential political organizations in the United States. In his current role as a partner in PoliOpps, he provides strategic direction for the firm, manages daily operations, and identifies and pursues new business opportunities, while maintaining strong client relationships. His focus is on developing back-office tools that directly contribute to an organization's mission and strategic investment in scalable solutions that address compliance, financial, and operational challenges. His extensive experience includes four presidential campaigns, national multi-site nonprofits, and public service. Previously, he served as chief financial and administrative officer for Color of Change; political finance and operations director and federal PAC director for Service Employees International Union, and director for finance for the White House during the Obama administration. During his time at the White House, Norm played a key role in modernizing the administration's technology infrastructure and collaborated with other White House officials to implement a state-of-the-art CRM system, enhancing the President's ability to communicate with the American people. This experience has equipped him with the strategic vision and technical expertise to deliver impactful solutions for organizations of all sizes.

Proudest Professional Accomplishment: “I am proud to have developed and implemented systems that have proven valuable. The systems have not only survived my time at my former organization but have been successfully replicated and adopted by other organizations.”

WP Pride. “WP was more than just an academic institution for me; it was a transformative experience. The athletic fields (playing basketball and soccer) and boardroom (as a student representative to the Board of Trustees) provided unique opportunities for personal and professional growth. I learned the value of teamwork, leadership, and accountability, lessons that have served me well in my career.”