Denise is an experienced entrepreneur who has made an enormous difference to the lives of the young people of Swale helping those who have often felt left behind.

She ran her own successful international Interior Design business for over 30 years. Working with celebrities and corporate clients, worldwide. She took early retirement and joined Canterbury College in the Visual Arts Department, as an Industry Liaison Officer. In this role, she was responsible for getting young people work experience and getting them work ready. After 5 years, she was offered the role as Enterprise Manager at Launch It on the Isle of Sheppey, to grow the next generation of entrepreneurs and creatives on the Island.

“I am excited to be able to offer my wealth of knowledge and experience to the young people of the Island.

I am passionate about giving the next generation the chance to explore their options in the world of work and to become the best they can. I would like every young person to feel valued and enabled to reach their full potential.”