Denice M.
About Denice M.
Denice M. serves as the Manager of DEI & Talent Acquisition Enablement at Fortra, where she focuses on enhancing organizational effectiveness through diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. With a background in organizational psychology and communication, she has held various roles in DEI and talent acquisition across multiple companies.
Current Role at Fortra
Denice M. serves as the Manager of DEI & Talent Acquisition Enablement at Fortra, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on leveraging diversity, equity, and inclusion to enhance organizational effectiveness. Denice is also involved in Human Resources, where she plays a key role in fostering an inclusive workplace environment. Additionally, she is the contact person for reasonable accommodation requests in the online application process.
Previous Experience at Fortra
Before her current role, Denice worked at Fortra as a DEI & Talent Acquisition Specialist from 2022 to 2023. In this position, she contributed to the development and implementation of strategies aimed at improving diversity and inclusion within the organization. Denice's experience at Fortra reflects her commitment to enhancing talent acquisition processes through a DEI lens.
Experience at HelpSystems
Denice M. previously worked at HelpSystems, where she held multiple roles. She served as the DEI & Talent Acquisition Specialist for eight months in 2022 and as the DEI Council Co-Chair from 2020 to 2022. In these positions, she focused on promoting diversity and inclusion initiatives and played a significant role in shaping the organization's DEI strategies.
Educational Background
Denice holds a Master of Arts in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Alliant International University, where she studied from 2020 to 2023. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Communication from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, completing her degree from 2018 to 2020. Her academic background supports her strong interest in the human aspect of business and organizational development.
Career History and Skills
Denice has a diverse career history that includes roles in security and operations management. She worked at Gates Security as a Sr. Radio Telephone Operator, Operations Manager, and Dispatch Supervisor between 2012 and 2016. Her varied experiences have equipped her with insights into workplace dynamics, which she utilizes to drive positive change in her current roles.