Tammie Denyse

Rev. Tammie Denyse is co-founder and president of Carrie's TOUCH, a 501(c)3 nonprofit breast cancer organization established to enrich the lives of African American women diagnosed with the disease. She is a 15-year breast cancer survivor and has spent the past 13 years coaching cancer patients and their families through the trauma of a cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery. She is recognized as an expert in the field of breast cancer and black women and is the Co-Principle Investigator for Project SOAR (Speaking Our African American Realities) in partnership with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Project SOAR examines the unique experiences African American women face who are diagnosed with breast cancer. Denyse's work has been recognized locally, nationally and globally for its innovative approaches to breast cancer survivorship and overall wellness.

Denyse earned her degree in Human and Community Services from St. Mary’s College, Moraga, CA. She earned her Master of Divinity and Master in Community Leadership from the American Baptist Seminary of the West, Berkeley, CA. Denyse received her cancer coaching certification from The Cancer Journey Coach Training. She is a master group facilitator for those facing tragedy, grief and loss, preacher and mentor and spiritual advisor to those seeking a deeper understanding of God.

Denyse was born and raised in Indianapolis, IN and currently resides in Sacramento, CA. She is a CEO, ordained minister, coach, international speaker and bestselling author. She is the mother of three adult children and the grandmother of one.

Denyse is a number one best-selling author of, “The Power of Hope; Reclaiming Your Life After Tragedy,” the story of how she daily navigates the murky waters of trauma.