Denise Elsbree Smith

Denise Elsbree Smith is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in marketing, entrepreneurship, and strategic consulting. Currently serving as Managing Director and Mentor at Golden Seeds since February 2020, Denise is committed to promoting women's leadership and gender diversity through investment initiatives. As a member of the Board of Directors at Wripple since July 2022, Denise plays a key role in supporting on-demand talent solutions for marketing teams. As Chief Executive and Co-Founder of TRIO media group since 2004, Denise has provided consulting services in digital transformation, business development, and content creation, among others. Previous roles include Vice Chair of the Board at The League of Change Institute, CEO of AfterCare RX, Principal at Georgia Film Credit Consultants, and Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer at StayOnline. Denise holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from The University of Georgia.