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About me
Founder/CEO | Journalist | Storyteller | 🔵 Campaign Consultant | Keynote Speaker & Coach
Education

Poynter Institute
-Storytelling, Media and Marketing in Teams Excellence in Media and CommunicationActivities and Societies: Invited to join 15 top journalists from across the country we studied journalism history, modern trends and changes in media. My favorite was Storytelling in Teams: an intense series of topics assigned to different groupings with a tight deadline. We learned each other's skills, came together as a team to deliver a report (story) which was absolutely accurate,well written and compelling. Pass or fail. Those skills have transferred into every aspect of my life both professional and personal. Immersive studies of in all aspects of journalism and communication. Developed skills and techniques allowing me to quickly assess the people around me, create a team and deliver above the already high expectations.

University of Oklahoma
-BA Broadcast, JournalismWorked my way through OU School of Journalism specializing in Broadcast. Waiting tables while carrying a full school load and graduating with honors taught me to prioritize, fine tune my relationship skills, always work hard, understand people and different forms of communication. Above all- never be afraid to get dirty and go for it!
Experience

KJRH
Jan 1990 - Jan 1999AnchorAnchored 5, 6 and 10 o'clock news. Established reporting expertise in health, women's and family issues. Active in community and represented station at hundreds of events.

Stand Up Inc
Jan 1993 - nowFounder and PresidentStand Up Inc is a consulting company focused on your success. As experts in communication, messaging, public speaking and fundraising, we focus on your specific goals, turning possibilities into successful achievements. We’re proud to work hand in hand with professionals, candidates, students and nonprofits. Founder, Denise Brewer, is a passionate and accomplished Keynote Speaker excited to make your event memorable, motivational and successful. We teach public speaking, communications, marketing, writing, editing, fundraising, media, communications, presentation skills & highly sought after #campaign/#candidate skills which lead to winning elections. Denise is a nationally recognized journalist, communicator and #Democratic State Representative with more than 25 years as a professional communicator. Her experience as a candidate & politician, TV/Radio/Web reporter and anchor, national & local #spokesperson, speaking/presentation #coach and #certified #nonprofit fundraiser, provides a rare and unique skill set. Her passion for people, nonprofits, #candidates and love of research and data, allows her to tailor your coaching & consultation needs to your goals and success, as well as her keynote speeches to your specific audience. Show less

KTUL
Jan 2000 - Jun 2005Health Team 8/AnchorLed Health Team 8 coverage of health, medical breakthroughs, women’s and family issues. Anchored daily segments and newscasts.

American Document Imaging of Tulsa (ADI Tulsa)
Sept 2005 - Dec 2007Founder/PartnerConverted paper documents into searchable, digital images. Employed 12 - 20 people depending on work load. All employees were part time, former full time professionals who wanted a flexible schedule. Most were stay at home moms with degrees in multiple fields. Quality of work was magnificent. Business was established quickly and branding highly successful. Managed Franchise success. Sold to a larger company for significant profit.

KWGS 89.5 Public Radio Tulsa
Jan 2009 - May 2011NPR Morning Edition Anchor, TulsaLocal news anchor for Morning Edition, NPR. Broadcasts begin at 6am and end just after 9am. Manage and produce entire broadcast, including control board, editing, recording, producing and anchoring. Local news initiative began January 2009, expanded 2010 and is still growing.

Williams and Williams World Wide Real Estate Auction
Jan 2010 - Jan 2012Host/AnchorHost live real estate auctions from around the world for Williams and Williams, AuctionNetwork.com

Keller Williams Midtown Tulsa
May 2014 - Dec 2017RealtorReal estate is in my blood! As the daughter of a USAF/NSA officer I've moved more than 30 times all over the world. Made Tulsa my home in 1990. While bringing you the news every day I was also buying and selling my own properties. Everything from remodels to new construction. An expert in research with access to local, state and national databases I'm able to create a laser targeted marketing plan. That means finding the perfect buyers, sellers and properties making your goals a reality in a fast, solid, SOLD transaction. Show less

State of Oklahoma
Nov 2018 - Nov 2022State RepresentativeServed as an avid advocate for top legislative priorities at the capitol, such as healthcare, fully-funded education, solar power, prevention/healing of domestic violence and child abuse, improving the health and lives of Oklahomans while promoting real change to the state in accordance with other needs. With my dedication to the people I serve and who elected me, I’ve co-authored 100+ bi-partisan bills while supporting solid legislation, offering amendments, debates and serving on a wide range of committees to decide which legislation goes to the House floor for consideration. I also collaborate hand-in-hand with a bi-partisan network of fellow Representatives and Senators to work toward best outcomes for the state.https://www.okhouse.gov/members/District.aspx?District=71 Show less

The Oklahoma Academy for State Goals
Oct 2019 - Oct 2019Leadership Development ProgramThe Oklahoma Academy defines leadership as the ability to get people moving in a single direction. One of themost effective ways of achieving that goal is utilizing a process like the Town Hall. The Town Hall incorporatesall the elements of a successful consensus-driven process by emphasizing collaboration, cooperation, egalitarianism, inclusivity, and participation. Each must be in place to arrive at the destination improving the overallbusiness climate and quality of life for Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Academy’s Town Hall process is successfulin implementing recommendations unlike any other because strong group relationships have been developedthrough the process that results in greater trust amongst the attendees. By “leading” a diverse group of Oklahomans through the Town Hall process, the Oklahoma Academy provides a value-added service unlike any other. Show less

Politics Correctly
Nov 2022 - Oct 2023VP Development and MarketingManage fundraising and marketing for newly established PAC focused on helping strong candidates alleviate campaign debt so they will run again.
Licenses & Certifications
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Crisis Response Team Training
National Organization of Victim AdvocatesJun 2025 - View certificate

Victim Advocacy
Nations Organization of Victim AdvocatesJun 2025 - View certificate

Nonprofit Essentials Certificate
NonprofitReady 
YogaFit
YogaFit
Grant Seeking
Cornerstone FoundationSept 2023
Fundraising & Major Donor Stewardship
Center for Nonprofit Management - Nashville, TN
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Denise BrewerPrevention of Child Abuse Advocate of the Year 2020,2021 & 2022 Oklahoma Institute on Child Abuse Mar 2020
- Awarded to Denise BrewerBroadcaster of the Year AP Jun 2009 Chosen by Kaiser Foundation as one half of team tasked with creating strong local news presence within NPR morning news broadcast
- Awarded to Denise BrewerAbsolute Best News Anchor Oklahoma Urban Tulsa
- Awarded to Denise BrewerBroadcast of the Year AP News Awarded Broadcast of the Year for overall excellence throughout entire news program.
- Awarded to Denise BrewerJournalist of the Year NCCJ National Coalition of Christians and Jews
- Awarded to Denise BrewerNational Communicator of the Year, American Lung Association American Lung Association, USA
- Awarded to Denise BrewerOklahoma Women’s Advocate -
- Awarded to Denise BrewerTop Producer Keller Williams Midtown Real Estate In honor of million+ dollars of real estate sales.
- Awarded to Denise BrewerWoman of the Year in Media Women of Oklahoma
Volunteer Experience
Director of Development
Issued by School of St. Mary, Tulsa, OK
Associated with Denise BrewerCommunications Chair
Issued by American Lung Association
Associated with Denise BrewerChair, cooking Up Compassion
Issued by Catholic Charities, Tulsa, OK
Associated with Denise BrewerCapital Campaign for Building Improvement and Expansion
Issued by School of St. Mary, Tulsa, OK
Associated with Denise BrewerDevelopment
Issued by School and Church of St. Mary, Tulsa, OK
Associated with Denise BrewerMajor Gifts Officer
Issued by Catholic Charities Tulsa
Associated with Denise BrewerPublic Speaker
Issued by Catholic Charities
Associated with Denise BrewerCandidate Recruitment
Issued by Tulsa County Democratic Party
Associated with Denise BrewerPublic Speaker
Issued by The Parent Child Center of Tulsa on Jan 2021
Associated with Denise BrewerVP Development & Marketing
Issued by Politics Correctly on Oct 2022
Associated with Denise BrewerMedia and Marketing
Issued by Earth Day, Tulsa, OK on Nov 2022
Associated with Denise BrewerMajor Donors New Building Campaign
Issued by Catholic Charities, Tulsa, OK on Jan 2005
Associated with Denise BrewerBoard Member
Issued by American Heart Association on Apr 1994
Associated with Denise BrewerBoard Member
Issued by American Lung Association on Aug 1996
Associated with Denise Brewer
Languages
- enEnglish
- geGerman
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