Denise Barnes

Denise Barnes holds an MBA with a specialization in Human Resources and a B.S. in Business Management Accounting. Currently serving on the Board of Directors at Duke University Health System and The Forest at Duke, Denise also holds the position of Regional Director of Community Engagement & Inclusion at LeChase Construction since April 2006, where responsibilities include developing community engagement initiatives and enhancing organizational diversity. Previous roles at LeChase Construction include Regional Diversity Manager and Contract Administrator, focusing on supporting minority firms and managing contractual agreements. Additionally, Denise has served on the Board of Trustees for Durham County Hospital Corporation and has experience as a Compliance Specialist at SunTrust Bank, where oversight of regulatory compliance was a key responsibility.