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SBA-certified woman-owned · Est. 2018

Strategy, growth, and performance excellence.

DARR International partners with federal leaders and commercial vendors to modernize how they plan, operate, and grow — with AI, data, and digital innovation in the room.

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Years of leadership: 30+
Businesses built and led: $800M+
SBA-certified woman-owned: WOSB
Firm founded: 2018

Practice areas

Five ways we work the problem.

Strategy, process, transformation, change, and coaching — for federal leaders and the organizations that serve them.

01Strategic Planning & Performance ManagementSet direction, measure what matters, and keep the organization honest about outcomes.02Business Process OptimizationRemove friction from the work that already exists — then redesign what should not.03Business TransformationModernize the enterprise — information, finance, performance, and the operating model around them.04Change Management & CommunicationAdoption is the deliverable. Everything else is installation.05Executive CoachingLeaders who can hold strategy, people, and pressure at the same time.

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Our commitment

Unmatched service. Measurable outcomes.

DARR International, LLC is an SBA-certified woman-owned small business specializing in strategy, process, performance excellence, and corporate growth. Our team is comprised of seasoned leaders in executive coaching, strategic planning, business development, and business transformation — information management, financial management, performance management, change management, and communication.

We look forward to partnering with you to grow your business, or to make a transformation effort actually work.

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Clients

Who we serve.

Federal missions across homeland security, justice, warfighting, finance, and intelligence — and the industry partners who deliver beside us.

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DHS
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
DOJ
U.S. Department of Justice
DoW
U.S. Department of War
Treasury
U.S. Department of the Treasury
IC
U.S. Intelligence Community

Swain Techs
DanSources
Brillient
Ignite IT
Abaco Strategy
Proveo

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Founder

Leslie Hubbard-Darr

President and CEO

A seasoned management consulting and business development professional — former CFO, operator, and growth leader who has built and led commercial and federal services units generating more than $800 million in annual revenue.

Before entering consulting in 1999, Leslie held senior financial leadership roles. Since then she has partnered with C-level executives across organizational design, enterprise transformation, program management, and financial analysis — including work with DHS, DoW, DOJ, Treasury, and the Intelligence Community.

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Based in Nokesville, Virginia. Consultations in English and Spanish.

From colleagues

“Leslie exemplifies transformative leadership grounded in genuine care for her customers, team, and partners. Her ability to communicate with clarity, lead with empathy, and inspire growth in others sets her apart.”
Manuel TrujilloColleague and mentee

“She is an industry professional who leads and grows business across the federal market. She can apply her many experiences to solve problems for the business and for clients. You knew she would always exceed expectations.”
Rick DanseyFederal industry colleague

“Leslie has always been an amazing person with great ideas and a positive attitude. You can count on her to be there when needed.”
Industry partnerAlignable recommendation

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