Throughout her career, Denise has been refining her ability to capture the essence of luxury experiences. Now, she takes that training and transforms it into stories that infuse her readers with a sense of place, inspiring people to recreate her experiences and claim them as their own.

By virtue of her membership in the following organizations, Denise demonstrates her commitment to continually improving her craft.  

• American Institute of Wine & Food (AIWF)
  
• American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA)
• International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP)
  
• International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA)
• International Travel Writers Alliance (ITWA)
• Les Dames d'Escoffier International (LDEI)
  
• North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) 
• Slow Food USA
  
• United States Sommelier Association (USSA)