About Denise
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“Everyone and Everything is a Garden… be they of the forest or the sea. If we are not gentle with life, the garden within us dies” --Song of Waitaha |
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Denise Rushing has led and advised some of the world's most innovative energy technology companies, accelerating the market adoption of clean, efficient energy and helping to disrupt a $6 trillion industry. A pioneer in the energy industry, she launched award-winning energy efficiency initiatives adopted by utilities around the world.
While serving two terms on the Lake County Board of Supervisors, Denise championed two of the largest public solar energy installations in the western United States. She is perhaps best known for her environmental advocacy and community revitalization, and as a three time best-selling author on the topic of community and cultural transformation.
Today, Denise lives, works, creates and writes as the Founder of New Story Center, dedicated to fostering an environmentally sustainable, socially just and spiritually fulfilling human presence on Planet Earth. Denise is a facilitator for Pachamama Alliance's Awakening the Dreamer symposium and she writes and speaks on topics of The Great Work, Living a New Story, Renewable Energy, and Re-enchanting Planet Earth.
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While serving two terms on the Lake County Board of Supervisors, Denise championed two of the largest public solar energy installations in the western United States. She is perhaps best known for her environmental advocacy and community revitalization, and as a three time best-selling author on the topic of community and cultural transformation.
Today, Denise lives, works, creates and writes as the Founder of New Story Center, dedicated to fostering an environmentally sustainable, socially just and spiritually fulfilling human presence on Planet Earth. Denise is a facilitator for Pachamama Alliance's Awakening the Dreamer symposium and she writes and speaks on topics of The Great Work, Living a New Story, Renewable Energy, and Re-enchanting Planet Earth.
Engage Denise as a Speaker for Your Event
DENISE'S STORY
Even at a young age, as she transplanted pumpkin seedlings into her Grandfather’s garden, collected rocks, and observed tree frogs in the woods behind her home, Denise found the planet's eco-systems enchanting. She devoted her early career to environmental stewardship through science and technology--earning a degree in environmental engineering from Stanford University. Her career as an energy technology executive spans three decades and includes launching award winning energy efficiency and technology initiatives adopted by utilities around the world. Business success notwithstanding, Denise recognized that humanity’s relationship with Earth’s living systems required a deeper response. After earning her Masters Degree in Culture and Spirituality, she co-founded Rockhaven Ecospiritual Center, where she developed an ecologically-inspired approach to change management that she later implemented as a community leader and documented in her book: Tending the Soul's Garden.
Denise has undergone five major reinventions:
Energy Industry Pioneer.
After earning a Bachelors of Science in environmental engineering from Stanford University, she set out to reduce the human environmental impacts by pioneering energy efficiency technology. Her executive career spanned three decades and included senior executive roles in some of the most innovative energy companies.
Eco-spiritual Leader.
She earned a Master of Arts degree in Culture and Spirituality from Holy Names University and went on to co-found Rockhaven eco-spiritual center, a non-denominational retreat center focused on Earth's sacred story.
#1 Best-Selling Author.
Denise literally “bought the farm”—becoming a certified organic farmer and permaculturist where she began integrating earth wisdom in human systems and authored three best-selling books including: Tending the Soul's Garden, Entrepreneurs and the New Story, and Find Your Big Why.
Award-winning Community Leader.
Denise served two terms in public office where she was nationally recognized for her community revitalization and environmental advocacy. Her successes included spearheading one of the largest solar energy installations in the Western U.S.
Social Entrepreneur.
Founder of New Story Center and Dancing TreePeople Organic Farm, Denise’s products and services have helped social and environmentally-driven authors, experts, entrepreneurs, change makers and leaders fulfill their mission. She is passionate about creating an economy in harmony with Earth's living systems.
Today, Denise lives, works and writes in Upper Lake, California with her partner and Dancing TreePeople Farm community.
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Engage Denise as a Speaker
Denise is happy to work with your organization and customize her content to empower your audiences and inspire their success. She welcomes invitations to speak and to share her content by telesummit, teleseminar, webinar, and workshop format. To schedule Denise to speak for your organization , contact her by email or call (707) 560-1166 |