# Denise A. Estopinal

> Denise A. Estopinal is the New Orleans-based founder and CEO of The Estopinal Group, established in January 2001. A former journalist, she directed communications for Mayor Marc H. Morial and became the first Public and Community Affairs Executive for the federal Fifth Circuit. She is a founding member and longtime publicist of the Krewe of Muses.

- **Role:** Founder & CEO at The Estopinal Group
- **Organizations:** The Estopinal Group, Krewe of Muses, International Women’s Forum Louisiana, Xavier University of Louisiana, Women’s Professional Council, Parkway Partners of New Orleans, University of New Orleans International Alumni Association
- **Education:** Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Louisiana State University, Master of Public Administration, University of New Orleans
- **Known for:** Founded a public communications firm that reached 25 years in 2026., Held the first Public and Community Affairs Executive position at the federal Fifth Circuit., Founding member and publicist for the Krewe of Muses for more than 20 years.

## Career timeline

- **1994–1999** — Directed communications for Mayor Marc H. Morial.
- **—** — Appointed the first Public and Community Affairs Executive for the federal Fifth Circuit.
- **2001** — Founded The Estopinal Group in January.
- **2001–2021** — TEG’s anniversary timeline lists its Krewe of Muses engagement.
- **2011–2017** — Parkway Partners board service, per LinkedIn.
- **2014–2016** — UNO alumni board service, per LinkedIn.
- **2020** — Joined IWF Louisiana, per LinkedIn.
- **2026** — Marked the firm’s 25th anniversary.

## Achievements

- Founded a public communications firm that reached 25 years in 2026.
- Held the first Public and Community Affairs Executive position at the federal Fifth Circuit.
- Founding member and publicist for the Krewe of Muses for more than 20 years.
- Has taught strategic communications, crisis communication and public relations writing as a Xavier adjunct professor.

## Latest updates

- **2026-01** — TEG launched its anniversary series with From Morial to Moreno: The Next Generation of Mayor.
- **2026-02** — Revisited Muses connections; the feature identifies Jasmine Haralson as its current public relations specialist.
- **2026-03** — Women leaders reflection included IWF Louisiana and a tribute to her mother.

## Links

- Website: https://estopinalgroup.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denise-a-estopinal-1b469633

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Last updated: 2026-10-23