For more than two decades, Mrs. Coley’s leadership and vision had a significant impact in the world’s global, national, and local supplier diversity business development activities. Marginalized communities benefited from her leadership, advocacy, mentorships and programming all aimed at growing and sustaining their businesses.
Currently, Denise has repurposed her skills, talents and time in support of individuals and families impacted by Parkinson’s Disease and Health Disparities.
She co-chairs with her husband Bernard, the Special Interest Group-Black Diaspora group focusing on closing health disparities in under-engaged communities, educating health resources and research organizations on engaging communities in a culturally sensitive manner, bringing Black patient advocacy perspectives to Parkinson’s Disease research, and increasing Black Community participation in clinical research studies.
She is a PD MOVER. The PD MOVERS - WE KEEP MOVING storybook is a compilation of narratives of Black patients and caregivers who are living and thriving with Parkinson’s disease. The goal of the storybook is to inspire and connect individuals in the community by sharing their lived experiences.
Denise has served on national and international boards throughout her career. Currently, she is a Parkinson’s Advocate focused on Parkinson’s awareness, education, and resources to under-engaged and remote global communities, to empower and advocate for their respective PD journey. She served on the Parkinson’s Foundation’s People with Parkinson’s Advisory Council, Parkinson’s Advocates in Research (PAIR), California Chapter, Board of Advisors and chaired the Mission and Outreach Committee. Denise served on the World Parkinson Coalition, Engaging People with Parkinson’s in Clinical Research Committee and is a member of the PD Avengers, Wellness Committee. She is a member of The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) Patient Council and a member of the Stanford Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, Community Advisory Board.
2024 Denise was awarded, 2024 District 28 Women of the Year - Health by GAIL PELLERIN, Assemblymember, District 28.
Denise Coley's leadership spans business development and healthcare advocacy, focusing on empowering underrepresented communities impacted by Parkinson's Disease. Through initiatives like PD MOVERS and her involvement in various boards and councils, she's dedicated to raising awareness and providing support for Parkinson's patients and caregivers.