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MEET DENISE ROBERTS
Delegate. Advocate. Builder.
Denise G. Roberts doesn't just show up—she shows out. Sworn into the Maryland House of Delegates on January 8, 2024, Denise proudly represents District 25—Kettering, Largo, Mitchellville, Upper Marlboro, District Heights, Capitol Heights, Suitland, Morningside, Clinton, and Temple Hills—with a relentless drive to deliver results.
A lifelong Prince Georgian and proud graduate of Suitland High School, Denise earned her B.A. in Communications from Howard University and her M.A. in Public Relations from American University. She's not just educated—she's equipped, experienced, and unstoppable.
SERVING WITH PURPOSE IN ANNAPOLIS
As a member of the House Ways & Means Committee (Racing and Gaming, Revenues, and Election Law Subcommittees), Denise focuses on practical solutions that keep communities safe, help small businesses grow, and protect taxpayers. She's a champion for equity, accountability, and economic opportunity—and in her first session alone, she proved she can get things done by sponsoring and passing two major pieces of legislation: textbook equity for blind and low-vision students and election law reform regarding state treasurer fundraising restrictions.
EXPERIENCE THAT DELIVERS
With over 25 years of relentless advocacy in public service, entrepreneurship, and community engagement, Denise knows that real impact is built from doing the work. As Founder & CEO of D.Geneva Photography, LLC and D.Geneva Consulting, LLC, she's a small business and media executive who doesn't just champion entrepreneurs—she is one, helping others launch and scale their dreams.
Denise launched Hustle HQ, a first-in-the-region initiative equipping student-athletes and families with straight-talk guidance on Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights, compliance, and college prep. She created "Speak Up," a public speaking program that gives young people the confidence to command any room. She serves on the Board of Directors for The Arc of Prince George's County, advocating for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and on the Board of Directors for Creative Solutions 4 Youth, a nonprofit dedicated to youth development and student safety. She's also on the Women of Prince George's Advisory Board, a member of Leadership Prince George's, and an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
As a media executive and TV host of "Level Up" (a business show for entrepreneurs) and "Standing on Business with Denise Roberts" (a Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube Live show), she brings together influential voices in business, finance, and politics for real conversations on issues affecting minority and small businesses.
Denise is a former mentor in the Prince George's County Public Schools P-Tech Program and currently hosts "Community Uplift," a community-based TV show sponsored by the Gamma Pi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
LET'S GET PERSONAL...
EXPERIENCE THAT DELIVERS
Currently, Denise serves in the Prince George's County Department of the Environment in the Community Engagement and Beautification Division. Her 25+ years in county government include serving as communications director in the Office of the State's Attorney, outreach and education/training manager for the Supplier Diversity Office (where she trained over 16,000 businesses and increased the customer base by over 30% during tough economic times), and press information officer in the Office of the County Executive.
Denise resides in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, and is a devoted mother of two, Khalil and Taylor. She and her family are members of Kingdom Fellowship AME Church (formerly Reid Temple North).
CORE VALUES & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Denise is an accomplished leader who rolls up her sleeves and gets results. She's bold, compassionate, and doesn't stop until the work is done. Her track record speaks for itself:
Passed two bills in her first legislative session—textbook equity for blind and low-vision students and election law reform
Established Prince George's County's supplier diversity outreach program and trained over 16,000 businesses on obtaining and leveraging their business certification
Increased the county's Supplier Diversity customer base by over 30% from 2009 to 2018, achieved during a distressed economic environment
Founded Hustle HQ to empower student-athletes with NIL guidance and college prep tools
Created “Speak Up” - a comprehensive public speaking program, designed to help school-aged children develop strong communication and life skills and build confidence.
Founding Past President, Concord Elementary School PTA, successfully built strong parent-teacher partnerships and established a working budget of over $5,000 for the next executive board
“WE HAVE TO REALIZE WE’RE BUILDING A MOVEMENT!”
DOROTHY HEIGHT