Born and raised in The Netherlands, Denise holds a BA in Account Management, an AS in Communication and over a decade of experience in sales. Before moving to the U.S. in 2012, she worked as a Sales Manager for one of the largest academic healthcare institutions in The Netherlands. After settling in Atlanta, she served as the Director of Sales for the Netherlands American Chamber of Commerce Southeast (NACCSE), where she gained a deep understanding of the professional and cultural differences between Europe and the U.S. firsthand. Currently, Denise continues to serve the chamber by acting as an Executive Board Member. Denise joined YER USA in 2022 to help European companies succeed at expanding their business in the U.S.