Denise Fuller graduated from Texas A & M with a Bachelor of Science. During her time at Texas A & M, she was the Student Senator for the College of Education. She completed her post-graduate work at North Texas University with a Masters in Education. She taught and developed curriculum for Irving Independent School District (ISD) and for North Lake College.

She has been a member of the Junior League of Dallas since 1997 and has served on the board of Irving Cares. She spends time doing volunteer work with Meals on Wheels, MediSend, and Lift – Literacy Instruction for Texas.