Denise A Godfrey was born and raised on the west side of Detroit, Michigan. She has always been considered a trailblazer and go-getter! Denise attended Wayne State University to originally pursue a career as a Funeral Director like her Dad. Life changed and she entered the workforce. She had a rewarding 13 year career in retail banking. She then followed one of her dreams by serving her career at COTS as the Youth Engagement Coach. She offered experiences for the families throughout the agency that entertained, educated, empowered, and encouraged. Denise is now walking in her divine purpose as the Case Manager Coach at Amelia Agnes Homes in Sterling Heights, Michigan. She serves families that are experiencing homelessness. Not only does she meet with them consistently to assist with their housing plans; she also helps them to recognize their strengths, sets goals, and discovers opportunities available for them to become successful and self-sufficient.
 

Denise holds a plethora of certificates of completion which include: MDHHS (Michigan Department of Human Services) for Mi Bridges Navigator Training, Central New Mexico Community College (Financial training), Empath (Mobility Mentoring-Informed Supervision), Financial Capabilities Series, Mariners Inn (Strengthening Families Program Leader), LISC (Virtual Introduction to Financial Coaching), Exploring Entrepreneurship, Mental Well-Being in Children, Trauma Informed Care of Early Childhood, and is a Certified Group Leader for Chicago Parent Program.
 

Denise currently attends Ashworth College and will be obtaining her associate’s degree in general studies. Denise is a small business owner (Nisey's Novelties LLC). She is an active member of her home church and serves in the choir at Third New Hope Baptist Church. Denise loves singing, writing poetry, and spending time with family and friends. She is a founding member of the Ladies League of Detroit. She serves on the Leadership Committee and is affectionately known as Member #1 and wears the title proudly!