JustWorld International
Advisory Committee Member since 2013 - current

JustWorld International
Annual Gala Committee Member since 2013 - current

Since 2013 has participated as an active committee member
 
JustWorld International
Hosted The 5th Annual Salvatore Ferragamo Fundraiser to benefit JustWorld International
 
JustWorld International
Hosted The 4th Annual Salvatore Ferragamo fundraiser to benefit JustWorld International
 
JustWorld International
Hosted The 3rd Annual Salvatore Ferragamo fundraiser to benefit JustWorld International

Vita Nova
Committee Member
Vita Nova is a safe bridge to independence for former foster care, LGBTQ and other homeless youth through supportive housing, education, employment and life skills training.  As the voice of homeless young adults, Vita Nova is working to eliminate homelessness for youth ages 18 to 25 years old in Palm Beach County.

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JustWorld International
Hosted The 2nd Annual Salvatore Ferragamo fundraiser to benefit JustWorld International
 
Catch The Wave Of Hope
Event Chair
Inaugural Breakfast at the Kravis Center, with guest speakers Dave Aronberg, State Attorney and Telisia Espinosa, Survivor
 
Catch The Wave Of Hope
Event Host
Hosted a fundraiser to benefit Catch The Wave Of Hope at Ferragamo.  Ferragamo fashion illustrator Kristine Steiner, sketched guests with their Ferragaom Merchandise.

Catch The Wave Of Hope
Board Member
We work with local law enforcement, civic groups, churches, synagogues and businesses to help people rise up and protect their communities.  We support legislation to end human trafficking. We educate through awareness presentations to mobilize communities. We offer healing programs for victims. 

The Lighthouse Guild Palm Beach
Co-chairmen
Lighthouse Guild addresses and prevents vision loss by coordinating care for eye health, vision rehabilitation, behavioral health and related services. Our goal is to reduce the burden of living with vision loss, it is the cornerstone of what we do.
 
The Arc, Palm Beach County
Committee Member
The Arc’s signature “Cowboy Ball” took place at the Four Seasons Resort in Palm Beach with guests dressed up in boots and ball gowns. This event celebrated The Arc of Palm Beach County’s 60th anniversary.  Proceeds will go right back to The Arc of Palm Beach County. The nonprofit has been improving the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities, and their families, through services, education, and advocacy since 1958.
 
JustWorld International
Leadership Development Program (LDP) Speaker
For 6 years Denise participated as an LDP speaker.  LDP aims to inspire today’s youth by instilling leadership, philanthropy, and team building skills in a fun, lively atmosphere. JustWorld International is the only organization to have been nominated two times by CNN Heroes.
 
NEXUS
Summit Speaker
Nexus, founded in 2011, is a global movement with thousands of members who are strategically connected to leverage resources and ideas for maximum impact of change. The focus is on social and environmental issues that do not only need funding, but solutions and strategy to break the on-going and often devastating cycles.  In only 6 years, NEXUS has grown to be the largest network of international next gen philanthropists, impact investors and social entrepreneurs in the world. NEXUS has members from over 70 countries representing families worth over $500 Billion.
 
JustWorld International
Leadership Development Program (LDP) Speaker
LDP aims to inspire today’s youth by instilling leadership, philanthropy, and team building skills in a fun, lively atmosphere.  JustWorld International is the only organization to have been nominated two times by CNN Heroes.
 
JustWorld International
“Cheers For Change” Event Host
 
JustWorld International
Hosted The 1st Annual Salvatore Ferragamo fundraiser to benefit JustWorld International
 
JustWorld International
Leg-Up Humanitarian Award Recipient
The award recognizes and applauds outstanding recipients, who have gone above and beyond  demonstrating admirable efforts in giving children in impoverished communities a “leg up” to a brighter future. JustWorld International is the only organization to have been nominated two times by CNN Heroes.
 

Alliance For Kids, Palm Beach Children's Hospital
Board Member
The Mission of Alliance For Kids, Inc. is to provide innovative programs and resources to enhance Child Life services for hospitalized pediatric patients and their families.  Child Life Specialists work with hospitalized children and explain to them in kid friendly terms what they will be experiencing. They also help distract the children while they are undergoing procedures. Many of our programs are Superhero themed because we believe that hospitalized kids truly are Superheroes.
 
Lynn University
Student Mentor (Isacson business competition)
The Howard Isaacson Innovation Challenge is the College of Business and Management’s annual business pitch competition.  The competition includes several mentor sessions involving the participants and local entrepreneurs, executives, and the College of Business and Management's faculty, who assist and guide the participants in their journey to create a viable business.
 
Palm Beach Children's Hospital
Child Life Volunteer
One of the biggest challenges for patients and their families is staying motivated and hopeful during long days in the hospital. The Child Life program works to normalize patients' hospital experience to provide children with activities that help them understand the treatment process while helping them develop new skills, conquer challenges, build self-esteem and a sense of mastery.
 

Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival
Committee Member
From specialty Chef Welcome Party to celebrity Food Network stars Grillin' and Chillin' poolside, and from comfort food to 5-course dinners with premium wine pairings and Master Sommelier, this gastronomic experience hosts an unprecedented collection of talent for this four-day foodie festival. Residents and visitors alike will savor the many culinary creations, as master chefs mix, blend and create culinary magic in an unmatched resort destination.
 

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Woman Of The Year Campaign
Leukemia & Lymphoma Palm Beach Candidate of the Year. Personally raising over $60.000 in 10 weeks and also securing the largest corporate sponsor, Mercedes Benz.  All proceeds raised by the candidate will benefit LLS. The mission of the LLS is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
 
Jupiter Medical Foundation, Key To The Cure
Committee Member
All across the country, cities are marking the end of breast cancer awareness month with a "Key to the Cure" celebration.  Local hospitals are teaming up with Saks Fifth Avenue. In our area, Jupiter Medical Center is hosting the event at The Gardens Mall
 
Willis McGahee (NFL) Foundation
Advisor
Founded by Willis McGahee of the Baltimore Ravens the Willis McGahee Foundation, serves to aid underprivileged children by providing them with the tools and encouragement they need to become self-sufficient young people.