Desiree is NACSA’s Director of Communications. In this role, she leads the development and execution of strategic communications to advance NACSA’s mission and goals. Drawing on her background in education and content development, Desiree ensures NACSA’s messaging is clear, consistent, and impactful across all platforms.

Before joining NACSA, Desiree was a full-time English teacher at a public high school, where she also served as a teacher leader, advocating for high-quality educational experiences for both students and staff. She also worked part-time as a content developer for a local nonprofit, promoting and designing educational performance opportunities for children and adults.

She holds her Master’s in Educational Technology with a specialization in Instructional Design from Kent State University, where she also earned her Bachelor’s in Integrated Language Arts. Desiree is passionate about creativity, ingenuity, and learning. She believes that all students should have access to high-quality educational opportunities that will help them discover and pursue their own interests.

In her spare time, she enjoys playing guitar, writing music, spending time with her family and friends, and cuddling her lovable goldendoodle, Ozzy.