Denise has over 35 years’ experience working in administration and management. 25 of those years has been in the arts and creative sector. She has dedicated the past 10 years to the development of Aboriginal creative practice in Tasmania with specific focus on mentoring and professional development. A highly accomplished artist, arts administrator, and project manager, she has held a diverse range of senior roles in government departments and agencies, corporate business, community, and industry sectors as well as managing her own professional arts practice.

Denise holds an MFA and BFA (Hons) from the University of Tasmania. She has lived and studied overseas and has sat on many Arts and Community committees, panels and boards. Denise is a current PhD candidate at the University of Tasmania.