ABOUT ME.
Denise is a Senior Advisor at Mozaic Media & Communications who has spent nearly two decades advising executives, public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and mission-driven institutions.
She specializes in communications strategy, executive positioning, crisis communications, and media relations, with experience spanning healthcare access, disaster recovery, global trade, infrastructure, workforce development, and economic competitiveness. Her recent client work includes executive positioning and national media strategy for the Port of Long Beach, executive and crisis communications for Via Care Community Health Center, and strategic communications for Homeboy Industries.
Prior to joining Mozaic, Lopez served as an Assistant External Affairs Officer with FEMA, advising senior leadership on media relations and public information during disaster operations across numerous states. She also worked at a leading Washington, D.C. public affairs firm advising Fortune 500 companies and advocacy coalitions, served in the California State Senate, and began her career at ABC News.
She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Ethnic Studies from the University of California, Riverside, and holds an Executive Education Certificate in Social Innovation from the University of Southern California.