Denise Hamilton is a renowned Diversity & Inclusion leader, specializing in Ally training. She is the Founder and CEO of WatchHerWork, a digital learning platform for professional women. With her extensive executive experience in Fortune 500 organizations like AOL and CBRE, Denise provides solutions that benefit both employees and the bottom line. She is highly sought after as a speaker, trainer, and media personality, and her platform has reached and served people worldwide. Denise's unique ability to facilitate difficult discussions and find solutions is praised by clients. She leads workshops, designs education programs, and coaches senior leaders with the goal of empowering individuals and teams to bridge the gender gap, understand differences, resolve conflict, and become better allies. Her clients include major companies such as Apple, ExxonMobil, Hines, Shell, the United Nations, and the WNBA. Denise has been featured on various media outlets including NPR, Forbes, FOX, Huffington Post, CBS, and NBC. She has received several accolades, including being named one of Houston's 50 Most Influential Women by Houston Woman Magazine and a 2018 Woman Who Means Business by the Houston Business Journal.
Denise is actively involved in her community and serves on the board of EMERGE and as the Chair of the Business Subcommittee for the 2020 Census for the City of Houston. She holds a Master's in Communication and a BSW in Social Work from Abilene Christian University, and she currently resides in Houston, Texas. Denise offers insightful speeches on topics such as effective communication, being an ally, and personal growth.
Denise brings a wealth of experience from her executive roles in Fortune 500 companies and her success as the Founder and CEO of WatchHerWork, offering actionable insights on diversity, inclusion, and allyship. Her proven track record in facilitating difficult discussions and driving positive change makes her an invaluable asset for teams looking to bridge gaps and enhance their workplace culture. Booking Denise means investing in a transformative experience that will empower your employees, improve communication, and contribute to your organization's success.