Denise Tom

Denise is a retired journalist and philanthropic grantmaker with more than 40 years of experience spanning sports journalism and the nonprofit sector. She worked at the Oakland (CA) Tribune, USA Today, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation in Miami (FL), and the California Community Foundation in Los Angeles. She joined the Community for Positive Aging board in June 2025 to nurture her passion of improving the lives of vulnerable people. She holds a B.A. in journalism and a M.A. in nonprofit management. Besides her board work, Denise also helps build community by teaching Mah Jong at the Center.