Denise Hernández - Borrego

"Denise is a brilliant and thoughtful natural leader who I admire and respect immensely. The care and dedication she has to the people of her community is unmatched. I have worked with Denise on increasing access to city services to underserved community members - her diligence,
communication, and attention to detail make her an incredible colleague to work with in the community."

"I had the privilege of working alongside Denise in local government for several years, and I can confidently say she is one of the most passionate, dedicated, and professional advocates I have had the pleasure of knowing.

Denise consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to serving residents with integrity, compassion, and excellence. She has a unique ability to listen to people’s concerns, navigate complex issues, and work collaboratively to find meaningful solutions. Her professionalism, strong work ethic, and genuine care for the community earned the trust and respect of both the residents she served and her colleagues.

Denise is a servant leader who goes above and beyond to make a positive difference. Any organization or community would be fortunate to have someone with her experience, dedication, and heart for public service. I wholeheartedly endorse Denise and have no doubt she will continue to make a lasting impact wherever she serves."

"Amazing person and advocate"

"Hardworking and willing to help any and everyone"

"Denise is the definition of passion, dependability and professionalism. She is an immediate “game changer “. I trust her with my family and full heartedly offer my endorsement"

"Very knowledgeable and funny. Caring and relatable."

"Denise works passionately to amplify community voices, inspire action, and promote policies that create a more just and inclusive society."

"Denise has a rare combination of qualities, she sees situations exactly as they are , clear-eyed about politics, people, and constraints, while never losing sight of the people her work was meant to serve. She approached every issue, including the difficult ones, with genuine care and sound judgment, and I trusted her instincts completely. Denise Hernandez-Borrego would bring that same clarity and integrity to any role, and I recommend her without reservation."

"Inspirational and encouraging leader"

"Mrs. Hernandez-Borrego is steadfast in her commitment to keep her actions aligned with her goals and values. I have trust in her discernment and guidance."

"Denise and I are peers and friends through a local leadership program that built communications, outreach, and fundraising skills and empowered us to be successful in movement work. Since then, we’ve had the opportunity to collaborate on several projects together and her commitment to transparency, tireless work ethic, strategic approach, and high trust with a marginalized community resulted in their incredible public engagement moving out a business bringing pollution, poor health and environmental damage with local commissions, electeds, and state agencies that she ensured blossomed into updated guidance documents, policy change and ongoing civic engagement and education from neighbors. While that’s my favorite example of Denise’s commitment to her community and professional excellence, she brings this attitude, exceptional skill and ability, authentic leadership, and an unmatched commitment to her community to everything she does. Honored to endorse her."