Denise is a seasoned PADI Course Director with extensive experience training professional, law enforcement, public safety, technical, and recreational divers. Holds 70+ professional diving certifications and has certified over 1,700 students. Serves as a Master Underwater Criminal Investigator (UCI) diver/instructor and a Reserve Sergeant with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, leading its Dive Unit in underwater investigations involving evidence, vehicles, and human remains. Collaborates with domestic and international dive teams, including law enforcement, lifeguards, and State and Federal agencies such as the U.S. Coast Guard, Homeland Security, Border Patrol, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Marines.

Experienced expert legal witness and consultant specializing in diving accidents, fatalities, training, equipment, and OSHA compliance for Public Safety Dive Teams nationwide.  Read Full CV.