03/03/2026
Join us on Thursday, March 5th (12 pm PST) via IG Live for LeaderSpring’s conversation with our very own Denise Riggins, Property Supervisor at DISH SF and Class of 2027 Emerging Women of Color LeadStrong Fellow!
About Denise:
Denise is a Black, q***r mother of three, Nana to four, and wife whose leadership is grounded in healing, equity, and collective care. With over 15 years of experience in permanent supportive housing, she practices trauma-informed leadership that centers the lived experiences of Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities impacted by homelessness and systemic harm.
At DISH, we are deeply committed to bringing people home, building community, and dreaming big, and Denise leads with compassion, accountability, and care for both residents and staff. She believes leadership is an act of love that creates safety, trust, and belonging.
Through the LeaderSpring LeadStrong cohort, Denise has embraced deep self-reflection—clarifying how she wants to walk in the world, honoring what she has carried as a Black woman, and releasing what no longer serves her. In these dark and uncertain times, she holds fast to the belief that love, healing, and community will prevail.
Visit our website to learn more: https://dishsf.org/
