Denise Scannell

Behavioral scientist, strategist, and change leader with 25+ years of experience leading federal and industry initiatives, building high-performing teams, and driving complex transformation. Founder and CEO of Joyinsights LLC, providing behavioral science consulting, strategic communications, fractional leadership, change management, and partnership building. Previously held senior leadership roles at MITRE, including Department Manager for Behavioral, Economic, and Social Transformation and Chief Scientist for Health Communication, advising government sponsors and guiding applied research. Also served as an Adjunct Professor at George Mason University for two decades and held communications leadership roles at Clarabridge and AMS.