Denise Shields

Denise R Shields serves as the Senior Director of People, Culture and Equity at Fresh Start Women's Foundation since August 2023, focusing on enhancing performance management systems and developing workforce initiatives aligned with the organization's mission of empowering women. Prior experience includes Director of Human Resources at Kind Hospitality, Inc., where strategic HR development was prioritized, and Talent Acquisition Manager at Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc., overseeing full-cycle recruitment and employee relations. Additionally, Denise has experience as an Adjunct Faculty Instructor at Grand Canyon University, developing curriculum and facilitating student engagement. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Grand Canyon University and a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management from Ottawa University.