Denise Cheng

Denise Cheng is a professional with expertise in research, facilitation, prototyping/implementation, program strategy, and stakeholder management, focusing on the intersection of social purpose and technology.

Her passion lies in empowering individuals to engage effectively in public life and the digital realm, demonstrating flexibility in resource-constrained settings and thriving in ambiguous environments.

She holds educational qualifications including a Certificate in Conflict resolution and mediation from UC Berkeley Extension, a Master of Science in Comparative Media Studies from MIT, a B.Phil in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on Cultural Journalism from Miami University, and a Fellowship in Entrepreneurial Journalism from CUNY Graduate School of Journalism.

Denise has held various roles at prestigious organizations such as Research Manager and formerly Lead Senior User Researcher at Reddit, Inc., Creator Insights Manager at YouTube, and Senior Innovation Strategist at the San Francisco Mayor's Office of Civic Innovation.

Additionally, she has worked as a Principal Design Researcher + Civic Strategist at hiDenise Applied Research + Civic Strategy Consulting and held research positions at the MIT Center for Civic Media, MIT Comparative Media Studies, and The Journalism Accelerator.

Denise's experience also includes roles such as Founding member/Program Manager at The Rapidian, New Media Strategist at Portland Community Media, and Small Business Advisor with the Peace Corps.

To explore Denise's comprehensive portfolio, public speaking engagements, and media coverage, visit hiDenise.com or connect with her on Twitter @hiDenise.