YOU FOUND THE RIGHT STRATEGIC PARTNER
FOR FOUNDERS & LEADERS
AT AN INFLECTION POINT
For the past 15 years, my career has spanned academia, industry, and entrepreneurship. I’ve led strategy, storytelling, and commercialization efforts for organizations navigating complex scientific and business challenges.
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Why leaders choose to work with me:
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Translated strategy into new, market-ready offerings
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Developed frameworks driving 25% growth in contract pipelines
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Maintained 60%+ client retention, grounded in execution, clarity, & trust
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Built trusted relationships across top-20 global pharma organizations
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Supported companies in securing $20M+ in contracts and funding​
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Across my own career pivots, I’ve achieved an average ~65% increase in compensation, driven by strategic positioning, timing, and visibility.
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My work is driven by pattern recognition: translating complexity into decisive momentum through clarity, execution, and real-world strategy.
EMPATHY + IMPACT = EMPACTFUL
AREAS WHERE YOU CREATE EMPACT™
From data to storytelling, each engagement bridges purpose with performance. Empactful Ventures help teams, investors, and innovators grow with clarity and confidence.
Strategy & Consulting
Data Pulls &
Insights
Speaking &
Facilitation
Leadership & Coaching
Transforming business challenges into scalable frameworks and measurable growth
Leveraging Real World Data & industry KOL relationships to accelerate customer discovery
Designing sessions that inspire audiences to lead with empathy, innovation, and action
Guiding professionals through growth and career reinvention to realign their trajectory
Case Study:
How a Website Revamp Drove Engagement Across 29 States for DRACO
Case Study:
Turning Industry Headwinds Into 28% Sales Increase
for Acclinate
Case Study:
How a Targeted Workshop Drove Alignment & New Capabilities for Labcorp
Case Study:
From Proposal Refinement to a Multi-Workshop Year Long Partnership
TESTIMONIAL
"Denise brought creativity, structure, and empathy to a highly complex environment like Duke. Thanks to her work, we sharpened our positioning, validated external interest, and strengthened internal alignment. We’re exploring ways to keep her engaged as we move into execution."
- BRIAN BLACKMON, i-CUBED powered by DCRI
Watch Highlights
INNOVATION NETWORK GATHERING
AHCJ FALL
SUMMIT
JPM HEALTH
RECAP
Upcoming Appearances
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Q&A with Marion Nichols (Hosted by LA Grind)
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SCOPE 2026 (Moderating Roundtable)
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All-Star Weekend Dinner Events (Los Angeles)
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HERS Partnering Summit (Moderating, San Diego)
