Full Name
Denise Yap
Job Title
President, Synchrony Foundation
Company
Synchrony Foundation
Speaker Bio
Overview:
• Leads one of the major corporate foundations in financial
services.
• Strong background in philanthropy, education, and
economic opportunity.
• Bring perspectives on employer engagement, workforce
development, financial well-being, and community
impact.

Areas of Focus:
• Education and workforce training.
• Financial literacy and economic mobility.
• Support for working families, including housing, childcare, and food security.
• Employee volunteerism and community partnerships.

Key Initiatives:
• Helped launch Education as an Equalizer, which expands access to education, skills
training, and financial literacy.
• Helped launch Synchrony Families that Work, which supports organizations serving
working families and addressing basic needs.
Denise Yap