Denise S. Young | |
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| Born | June 30, 1955 |
| Alma mater | Grambling State University |
| Occupation(s) | Artist, author, and advisor |
| Website | www |
Denise S. Young (born June 30, 1955) is an American former tech executive and musical artist. [1]
Denise S. Young | |
|---|---|
| | |
| Born | June 30, 1955 |
| Alma mater | Grambling State University |
| Occupation(s) | Artist, author, and advisor |
| Website | www |
Denise S. Young (born June 30, 1955) is an American former tech executive and musical artist. [1]
Young holds a bachelor’s in journalism and communications and a master’s in organizational management from Grambling State University [2] in Louisiana.
Young spent over two decades in the tech industry, including a senior leadership role at Apple Inc. as Senior Director of Human Resources in 1997. [2] [3] She was made the company's first VP of Diversity and Inclusion in 2017. In May of 2017, while speaking at a submit in Bogotá, Young said "there can be 12 white blue-eyed blonde men in a room and they are going to be diverse too because they’re going to bring a different life experience and life perspective to the conversation". The comment drew controversy, and she apologized afterwards. [4] She left Apple in November of that year. [1] [5]
In 2017, Young released her debut single, "Come Sunday," a reinterpretation of Duke Ellington’s jazz hymn. [6] [ unreliable source? ]
She later collaborated with jazz vocalist Patti Andress on her first album, Denise Young, Soprano. [7]
In May 2019, Young appeared in recital at Subculture, and performed works from her 2018 album. [8] [ unreliable source ]
In September 2020, Young was appointed by SFJAZZ as its board chair. [6]
She is the founder of Blue Organza Productions, LLC, under which her album was produced, and also a recording studio she uses personally and for mentoring. [6]