Denise Whisenhunt, J.D.

Denise Whisenhunt, J.D.

San Diego City College

San Diego, CA
United States

2019-2020
Aspen Rising Presidents Fellow

Denise Whisenhunt, J.D., is an innovative leader with nearly 18 years of administrative and leadership experience in the community college system. She currently serves as the vice president of student services at San Diego City College in California, providing vision and support to implement strategies that impact student success for all students. Her administrative positions have also included interim president at San Diego City College, interim vice president of student services at San Diego Mesa College, dean of student affairs at San Diego City College, and the associate dean of outreach for San Diego Community College District. She has dedicated much of her professional career to working in underserved communities, with a focus on increasing access and opportunities to help students reach their goals.