Denise Odom

Denise, PVN’s Director of Spiritual Life, brings more than 20 years of ministry experience and leadership to our PVN family. She has served PVN for more than 6 years in our Spiritual Care department.  

Prior to joining PVN, Denise served in several churches as Pastor, and she served as the Executive Director for a nonprofit arts organization, a chaplain of both a hospital and a nonprofit, and even worked in advertising for many years before going into the ministry. 

Denise holds a Master of Divinity from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Southwestern University. She received four units of Clinical Pastoral Education. She is a Positive Approach to Care Certified Consultant and Trainer (Dementia Care) and a Certified Assistant Living Manager.  

“I have long loved working alongside seniors in all the places I have been. I enjoy helping build relationships and strengthening people’s faith. Our spiritual side needs to be nourished and strengthened just like our physical. That is one of many things I hope to provide here at PVN.”  

When not at work, Denise enjoys cooking, reading, and spending time with her family—her husband Andy and their two teenage girls.