Tasked by the Secretary of Defense to improve its fiscal planning process, Hershman successfully completed the first unified budget build of these agencies in the history of the department.

In addition to these responsibilities, Hershman also served as the Department of Defense leader for implementation of the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Act of 2017 - the first legislation of its kind globally.

Governor Braun cited her "track record of driving efficiency and innovation in both government and business" and "experience transforming large organizations and delivering taxpayer savings.

[7] [8] Hershman was the founder and CEO of the DeNovo Group, a specialized global consulting, training, and research firm focused on leadership, innovation, and business turnarounds.

[11] Prior to that, Hershman led Process and Resource Development efforts at Brightpoint Inc., now a part of Ingram Micro, a global provider of integrated logistics services.

In the nonprofit sector, she has served as Vice Chair of the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, overseeing the state's public universities, as National Secretary of the Business and Professional Women's Foundation (BPW USA), as a Commissioner of the Indiana Commission for Women, on the board of the Consortium for Advanced Management (CAM-I), and the board of the Richard G. Lugar Excellence in Public Service Series.