Denise Hyater Lindenmuth is an accomplished executive leader with extensive experience in healthcare program management and nonprofit operations. Most recently, she served as the National Women’s Health Network’s Executive Director, focusing on improving women’s health outcomes through advocacy and education. Denise has worked in the nonprofit and for-profit industries in the Washington, DC, area for nearly 30 years. Her nonprofit leadership roles included creating ground-breaking community-based programs where her efforts were recognized internationally and led organizations such as the American Cancer Society for the National Capital Region. She also served in leadership roles for national/international public relations firms representing healthcare clients and health interests. She has extensive experience serving as a spokesperson in many leadership roles. Denise’s adaptive leadership style is grounded in the philosophy of community service and is firmly driven by data and results. She has proven success with leaders at all levels and has assisted people through change management and overcoming challenges while remaining mission-focused. Critical areas of importance include mission and strategy, governance, financial management and development, operations, and marketing. She is obtaining a Doctorate in Public Health at George Washington University in Washington, D.C., where she also earned her MBA. She has a master’s degree in Community Health Education from Trinity Washington University in Washington, D.C., and a bachelor’s in public relations/marketing from Howard University in Washington, D.C. Denise also received a certificate in strategic nonprofit management from Harvard University and a certificate in pedagogy from George Washington University.
Previous leadership roles include serving as the Executive Director at Brain Injury Services, overseeing direct services for people with brain injuries, and as Chief Development Officer at a disabilities-focused nonprofit where she led a call center and a vehicle donation program in addition to managing grant and donor relations. Her work demonstrates how she successfully increased funding and community engagement and implemented strong strategic planning that guided organizational growth. Denise’s leadership style has significantly contributed to her success in nonprofit management by emphasizing strategic planning, coalition-building, and adaptative and servant leadership philosophies. She has a robust history of driving organizational growth by diversifying funding sources and fostering community engagement. Her ability to set clear organizational goals and maintain stakeholder engagement has allowed her to elevate the profiles of the organizations she has led. Additionally, her focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion has ensured that her organizations respond to the needs of their communities. She has enhanced staff training and retention by utilizing leadership philosophies to improve patient satisfaction scores and operational efficiencies. Her strategic vision and commitment to empowering communities have been key factors in her successful leadership in the nonprofit sector.
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