R. Denise Everson has a passion for architectural and interior design which is both sustainable and beautiful. She started her design career in 2002 in her native Decatur, Georgia at R. L. Brown & Associates and has continued to practice design for over 15 years. In 2017, she joined CURE Architects as a Partner where she continues to lend design expertise to non-profit organizations, businesses, and individuals. 
In addition to her work with CURE, she is an adjunct professor at the University of the District of Columbia where she teaches Building Information Modeling. From 2015 to 2016, Denise consulted with the Connecticut Green Bank, working on an innovative multifamily energy efficiency pilot. And from 2008 to 2015, she served with the District of Columbia Housing Authority as a Redevelopment Project Specialist, Project Architect, and Sustainability Liaison. As the Sustainability Liaison, the first position of its kind in D.C., Denise represented DCHA on the Mayor’s Green Cabinet and DC’s Green Building Advisory Council; coordinated green improvements and eco-friendly measures with local and federal agencies; advised the Executive Director on sustainability matters including policy; and led efforts to standardize DCHA’s building products.