The Forest at Duke
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.
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The Forest at Duke
Internationally accredited by CARF/CCAC, Fitch rated, and neighbor to the Duke University campus and medical center, The Forest at Duke is a vibrant, not-for-profit 501(c)3 continuing care retirement community. Over 800 residents from 38 different states have chosen to call The Forest home since its opening in 1992. Today, 400 people enjoy life at The Forest and over 250 team members are an integral part of their lives. Residents are professors, gardeners, authors, CEOs, community volunteers, opera buffs, engineers, librarians, homemakers, artists - folks from all walks of life who embrace and celebrate the rich dimensions of their diversity. A passion for personal growth, along with comfort, security and peace of mind drew them here. Freedom to live life confidently and to the fullest is what they've found. Our mission is to provide a caring, responsible community that fosters the independence of residents of retirement age by enhancing their ability to lead purposeful, active, healthy and secure lives.