Denise Pyfrom is a global partnerships manager for the National Basketball Association (NBA). In her four years with the NBA, she has helped Fortune 500 companies, community organizations and players achieve their brand goals through custom programs and events.
In addition to her role at the NBA, Denise dedicates her time to mentorship and the professional development of others. She provides strategic guidance to college students on how to best leverage their impact and influence. Denise has mentored students through notable organizations such as America Needs You and the Emma Bowen Foundation. She also serves as the professional development lead for the NBA’s black employee resource group, which offers unique programs for employees to learn and practice new skills.
Denise graduated from Boston College with a Bachelor’s degree in English. She served in the undergraduate government each year, ultimately achieving a position on the executive board in her senior year. As a member of the executive board she worked closely with administration to advocate for all student body interests. During summer breaks, Denise interned with NBC Universal in Philadelphia, PA and London, UK as an Emma Bowen Foundation Scholar.
Denise is from Princeton Junction, NJ and currently resides in New York, NY.