As a child, Denise endured years of abuse in various forms. At age 14, after attempting to taker her life, she entered a nonprofit shelter for abused and runaway youth. There, she learned to change the tragic trajectory of her life and the horror she was born into. The love and support Denise received empowered her to become the success she is today.
Now, she shares her story of facing abuse and finding resilience in the smallest glimmers of hope. "Moments aren't measured in seconds or minutes, but in the lifetime they are cherished." Denise’s mission is to inspire teachers and other caring adults to take the 30 seconds needed to transform a child's life. She also speak’s to fellow survivors, helping them find their voice and draw strength from moments of hope to author their own stories.
Denise is the author of 30-Second Moments: And The Women Who Raised Me. Her story also appeared in "Listen - Stories We Carry With Us From House to House," a collection featuring youth in foster care worldwide. A special needs and youth advocate, she serves on the Board of Directors for Anchor House Inc., the Trenton, NJ the same shelter that helped her go from "something" to "someone."
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