As Chief Finance and Strategy Officer of the Filene Research Institute, Denise is responsible for identifying trends and opportunities outside the credit union system. Through her high-energy style and a natural ability to coax people and ideas forward, she brings new business models, people, and opportunities together. Denise’s career is littered with both left and right brain assignments. Prior to joining Filene, Denise served as a VP—Strategic Direction for Spokane Teachers CU.