Denise was born into a multicultural family and raised in Mexico City. She attended a French High School, spending several years in Europe studying for her Baccalaureat, before traveling to California where she completed her B.S. in Applied Economics, at the University of San Francisco. Upon returning to Mexico City, Denise received her Translator/Interpreter Certification from the Instituto Anglo-Mexicano AC.

Recently, Denise has relocated to Austin, TX where she has continued to further her education at The University of Texas at Austin, working on a variety of projects such as: medical interpreting at The University of Texas; community, cultural, and medical interpreting at the Multicultural Refugee Coalition; social and behavioral research for Texas State University; and clinical research for Texas State University.

Denise’s passion is to help individuals with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) immerse themselves into their cultural surroundings while embracing their sense of identity and uniqueness. She is also proud to participate in projects that involve helping young people achieve their full potential, through translation and interpretation, in diverse academic settings. Furthermore, Denise is honored to be able to regularly collaborate with Hispanic youths by conducting research and focus groups to best serve their social and educational needs. 

Denise has three grown-up children from whom she is constantly learning. She enjoys taking daily walks along Lady Bird Lake, reading, and meditating.