Denise Morrisey (née Henry; born June 5, 1964) is an American lobbyist who has served as the first lady of West Virginia since 2025.
She is a founding member of the lobbying firm Capitol Counsel, based in Washington, D.C.[1] She is the wife of West Virginia governor Patrick Morrisey.
[2] Morrisey founded Strategic Health Solutions, a boutique and consulting firm in 2002.
[3] She is also a co-founder of The Legislative Strategies Group, a healthcare practice firm focused on pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical devices.
[3] Morrisey lobbied on opioids for Cardinal Health, the state of West Virginia's lead opioid supplier, from 1999 to 2016,[4] which became the subject of controversy and media conspiracies regarding possible family ties to Big Pharma.