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Dr. Denise Barnes has extensive experience leading organizations in the corporate and non-profits arenas. As Chairman of the Executive Board of the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE), Denise led the organization’s advocacy, policy, funding, and education initiatives. Denise is also on the Board of Chemical Science and Technology, a subcommittee of the National Academy of Science where she utilizes her extensive industry and non-profit experience to foster and grow the organization’s objectives.
From 2003-2004, Dr. Barnes was the Executive Vice President of Corporate and Business Development for Amalan Technologies, a privately held software company focusing on network security and intrusion prevention. Denise also has 20+ years of experience at Lucent Technologies marked by rapid progression from Member of Technical Staff to Vice President of the Optical Connectivity Division. Denise has previously held the position of Director of Globalization for Optical Fiber Solutions where she drove growth of the fiber business outside the United States in collaboration with the global ventures and regional marketing and sales. Dr. Barnes also served as Managing Director of Power Systems’ European manufacturing operation in Malmesbury, UK. Denise has held assignments in numerous areas including R & D, Engineering, Manufacturing and Customer Service & Distribution.
Denise holds an AB in Chemistry from Vassar College and a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Brown University and completed the Executive MBA Program of Southern Methodist University. Dr. Barnes is a member of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) and has served on the board of Georgia Industrial Fellowship for Teachers (GIFT). She is active in service organizations such as the Saint Vincent de Paul Society, and the Columbiettes and is a member of the finance committee for St. John Neumann Catholic Church. Denise’s hobbies include gardening, golf and bird-watching. | 