Her Story
About Denise
Denise Davis-Witter serves as a family support specialist, where she works with children and families supporting individuals with disabilities. In this role, she researches community services and activities based on client needs, conducts intake assessments, develops plans with goals and expectations, and provides ongoing check-ins to help families complete their objectives. Her main area of expertise lies in advocating for families and individuals with disabilities, empowering them with autonomy and strength to advocate for their loved ones. Prior to this, she spent 15 years in the communications industry, holding five different roles including technical support, customer service, operations, analytics, project management, and most recently as a financial analyst managing billion-dollar projects while collaborating with construction, engineering, and other teams. She also contributed to team building and morale activities. Denise recently completed her master's degree, an accomplishment she once thought she would never pursue, and draws inspiration from her son to achieve more and support causes such as drowning prevention awareness for children with disabilities.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Denise
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to perseverance, purpose, commitment, and integrity.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The sky's the limit. Don't ever settle for less. Don't limit yourself. Don't think where you're at currently is where you have to stay. Reach for the stars.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Let purpose be your compass. Compassion be your strength. And smile with everything that you do.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The challenge is often the client if they are not willing to do the work, but I look at it as a drive rather than a challenge. I help to motivate them.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
I value service, integrity, resilience, advocacy, and being compassionate. I am also very big on faith.
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