Denise Rangel is the Office Coordinator at the Tampa Bay Chamber, providing on-site administrative and operational support to the Chamber staff and also serving as a point of contact for Members attending meetings, events, etc. at the Chamber office in Downtown Tampa.

Denise’s career experience in the non-profit industry, as a training facilitator, liaison with community boards and leaders, and bilingual skills make her a wonderful addition to the team as the Chamber enters its 8^th year of Vision 2026 Strategic Plan. In prior roles, Denise has also served in Guest Services Management, Volunteer Management and Employee Relations. The Chamber currently serves more than 1,400 member companies in various industries and engages with hundreds of members serving across various committees and councils.

At the Tampa Museum of Art, Denise led the Visitor Experience Department as Team Manager, served as the Volunteer and Intern Coordinator. In addition, Denise has  experience  assisting with Development and Membership programming, Event Fundraising and Coordination of Staff and Volunteers.

Denise is a native Floridian and First Generation born to Mexican-Costa Rican parents. Her educational background includes a bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida in Communications and a minor in Environmental Policy. Active in the community, Denise has served in several volunteer groups and coalitions, including the Tampa Chapter of the Citizen’s Climate Lobby (CCL) which helps preserve the delicate balance between humans and the environment. On the weekends, you can find her supporting Tampa Bay’s local businesses by indulging at her neighborhood bodegas or shopping for goodies at the Ybor City Saturday Market.