Denise Smith serves as the IGNITE Academy Director at ITSMF, focusing on enhancing diversity and inclusion within the IT sector through strategic partnerships. As a GWI Mentor for Girls With Impact, Smith helps equip young women with essential leadership skills. Smith's contributions extend to multiple organizations as an advisor, member, and executive, including roles with Chief, BLCK VC, Inclusivv, and the Women Presidents Organization. Additionally, Smith is the Chief Executive Officer of DNS Consulting, leveraging over two decades of executive experience to drive business success. Educationally, Smith holds an Executive MBA from Georgia Tech, a global business certificate from Beijing University, and a B.S. in Chemistry from Spelman College.