Denise “The Vamp DeVille” Zubizarreta is a neurodivergent mixed media interdisciplinary artist and cultural operations strategist for arts organizations. She is also a scholar and researcher focusing on applied social justice and its impact on the arts and artists. Of Puerto Rican and Cuban descent, her research and artwork explore the impact of colonialism in the Caribbean. Denise brings over two decades of experience in diverse creative fields. Currently, she serves as an arts and culture writer for leading publications that offer curated and critical perspectives on contemporary arts and culture.

Denise holds a B.F.A. in Fine Art from the Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design (RMCAD) and is completing her Masters in Arts Leadership and Cultural Management (M.A.L.C.M.) at Colorado State University. Her passion for arts and culture drives her to explore and challenge the intersections of post-colonial theory, identity, technology, and traditions in her writing and mixed media works.