Denise is one of those leaders who leaves a positive imprint on each day, each project, and each community she touches. With an extensive background in architecture and over 25 years of experience in diverse project types, she brings a wealth of knowledge and a profound commitment to transformative development, leading successful projects that have garnered national recognition such as downtown Buffalo’s 201 Ellicott.
Denise is a founding member of Buffalo Architecture Foundation, where she has served as a past president and is currently the organization's honorary director. Additionally, her role as the Buffalo and Pittsburgh chapter lead for the Women@CannonDesign Employee Resource Group, along with her participation with Urban Land Institute (ULI) Western New York’s Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI), underscores her commitment to sharing industry insights and fostering connections within the professional community.
A few clients and collaborators
- Visionary commercial organizations
- Passionate community stakeholders
- Enrichment partners, including Buffalo AKG Art Museum’s Public Art Initiative, Gobike Buffalo, the Greater Buffalo Niagara Regional Transportation Council and University at Buffalo Art Galleries
Expert In
- Championing transformative development
- Tenaciously stewarding client priorities
- Mentoring connections to spur professional growth and thriving communities
- Mom jokes
Pursuits
- Great design for the greater good
- Elevating the Buffalo Architecture Foundation
- Cherished time with her two dynamo sons and architect husband, from intense games of Bananagrams to memorable travels
- A beautiful and buzzing perennial garden
