Denysha Crawford

Director of Human Resources

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Denysha Crawford has established herself as a highly accomplished professional with over eight years of extensive experience in human resources and leadership. She currently holds the position of Director of Human Resources at the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), where her influential leadership plays a crucial role in preserving the department's flexibility and improving the overall employee experience and retention. In addition to her pivotal departmental role, Denysha serves as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Chair, demonstrating unwavering dedication to cultivating a secure and fair working environment for all employees, irrespective of gender, race, ability, or socioeconomic background. Beyond her professional achievements, Denysha actively contributes to her community as a passionate leader. She has deeply immersed herself in the her community and has made noteworthy contributions as a board member for the Girl Scouts of Central Illinois and Illinois Women in Leadership. Denysha's professional and community commitments are complemented by her personal interests and family life. Residing in Springfield, Illinois, with her husband, Dr. Sean Crawford, D.M.D., and their four children, Kynnedi, Emeri, Rudy, and Kaleo, Denysha actively nurtures her family bonds. In her leisure time, she finds joy in reading, traveling, and giving back to her community through volunteering, demonstrating her well-rounded approach to life and work.