Denise Diaz

Denise Diaz MBA, CPP has a diverse range of work experience spanning over two decades. Their most recent position is as Vice President of Procurement at DonorsChoose, where they are currently employed. Prior to this, they served as a Strategic Advisor at Providence Consulting LLC from October 2021 to March 2022.

Denise also has extensive experience in procurement roles at Teach For America, where they held various positions from 2013 to 2021. Denise was the Head of Procurement from May 2018 to July 2021, leading a team and managing a significant budget for commodities. Before that, they were the National Procurement Director from June 2016 to April 2018, overseeing procurement operations across multiple regions. From March 2013 to June 2016, Denise was the IT Procurement Manager, responsible for managing all IT procurement processes and equipment acquisition for the organization.

Additionally, Denise has worked as a Consultant at HSBC Private Bank from October 2012 to March 2013. Prior to that, they served as an Executive Assistant and Administrative Coordinator in the Finance department at PSCH from April 2010 to July 2012. Denise also gained experience as an Executive Assistant and Office Manager at Tuttle Wealth Management from January 2008 to January 2010, and as an Executive Assistant at HeartShare Human Services from January 2000 to January 2008.

Denise's work experience showcases their strong expertise in procurement, team leadership, and organizational management.

Denise Diaz holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in Business Administration and Management, General, which they obtained from SUNY Empire State College from 2011 to 2013. Denise also has a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree in Economics from the same institution, completed from 2005 to 2008.

In addition to their degrees, Denise Diaz also holds a certification as a Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) from the American Purchasing Society, which was acquired from 2014 to 2015. The specific month and year of obtaining this certification are not provided.