The TNP Board is delighted to announce the appointment of Denisha Jenkins as our next Executive Director! Denisha has been an active and valued member of the TNP community for several years, bringing deep commitment to equity, leadership development, and the strength of Central Texas’s philanthropic ecosystem.
As TNP enters its next chapter, the Board looks forward to partnering closely with Denisha to continue expanding our impact, strengthening relationships across the region, and supporting a more representative and connected philanthropic community. Her experience, vision, and longstanding ties to TNP make her an exceptional leader for this moment of growth.
We are excited for what lies ahead and invite our community to join us in welcoming Denisha into her new role.
In solidarity,
TNP Board of Directors
Denisha’s experience, vision, and long-standing ties to TNP make her the right leader for this moment of growth. In her own words:
“What Mando, Paulina, this team and the entire community have built over the last years is something rare. I don’t take the responsibility of carrying it forward lightly.”
Watch Denisha’s welcome video to our TNP community.
Our former Executive Director, Paulina Artieda is confident that Denisha is the perfect person to lead TNP into the next phase. Read Paulina’s reflections as she prepares for her last days at TNP:
Welcome Denisha!
I am thrilled to pass the torch to someone who will champion the bold, equity-centered work that defines The New Philanthropists. Watching this succession process unfold has filled me with so much pride, the thoughtfulness of how we’ve moved together, the people who’ve shown up, and the care baked into every step. It’s given me deep trust that you’re exactly who needs to be in this role. You’re inheriting an organization with heart, a team that cares deeply, and a mission that matters more than ever. I know the work you’ll do will forever impact the communities that need us to show up for them.
– Paulina Artieda, Former TNP Executive Director
If you’d like to connect with Denisha, you can email her at Denisha@TNPAustin.org or connect on Linkedin. Join us in welcoming Denisha into her new role. We’re excited for what’s ahead.