As a senior research associate at the RCU, Denise Sibley is responsible for conducting research and providing actionable information that contributes to the unit's secondary and special education efforts. She has more than 30 years of professional experience as a trainer, educator, and entrepreneur. She has a bachelor's degree in accounting, a masters in gifted studies and has studied international development and community college leadership. Prior to joining the RCU in 2003, she was on the faculty in the College of Business at Mississippi University for Women. Other professional experience includes starting a private consulting business and working with East Mississippi Community College's Workforce Development Program to provide training for dislocated workers.