About
Meet Denise Gaskin, M.S., Ph.D.
Denise Gaskin, Ph.D., PCC, is the President and Founder of RavenWork Inc. Denise began coaching in late 2019. She attended two coaching schools—one for ICF ACC credential, “Coach Training EDU,” and another for ICF PCC credential, “New Ventures West.” Denise is actively involved with ICF Global in its research, well-being, and executive coaching communities. She recently served as the President of the ICF Oregon Charter Chapter, a three-year commitment. As a coach, Denise is particularly passionate about working with introverts and showing them how they can be an effective leader without compromising their personal boundaries.
Prior to RavenWork Inc., Denise served for twelve years as a law firm Chief Operating Officer at two different firms, the last one being Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, headquartered in Portland, Oregon. As COO, she was responsible for the total operations of the firm, including performance and profit.
Before working as a law firm COO, Denise was Director of Operations for a large, regional behavioral health organization in Western North Carolina, Meridian Behavioral Health Services—a non-profit, safety-net, full-service behavioral health organization in the rural South.
Today, Denise lives in Lake Oswego, Oregon, with her husband, John, two dogs—Poppy (Bernedoodle) and Auggie (Golden Retriever)—one cat, Frank, and all the woodland creatures that come with living near a large state park. John and Denise have four adult children.









Education, Memberships & Certifications
EDUCATION
PhD, Educational Psychology, University of Tennessee
MS, Counseling Psychology, Indiana University
BS, Exercise Science, Ball State University
EXPERIENCE
President & Founder, RavenWork Inc.
Chief Operating Officer, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt Law Firm
Chief Operating Officer, The Van Winkle Law Firm
Director of Operations, Meridian Behavioral Health Services
Business Development Director, Region A Partnership for Children (Smart Start)
Health Promotion Team Leader, Community Health Network
CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coaching Federation (ICF) / New Ventures West
Professional Fellow, Institute of Coaching (IOC)
Leading Professional Service Firms, Harvard Business School
Legal Project Management Certification
Mental Health First Aid Certification
MEMBERSHIPS
International Coaching Federation (ICF)
American Psychological Association (APA)
Institute for Well-Being in Law (IWIL)
Social Research Association (SRA)
Association of Legal Administrators (ALA)
Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM)
National Wellness Institute (WELCOA)






