There is the Work That I Do;
Then There is the Work Beneath the Work...
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I don’t just bring answers. I bring alignment. I not only build things; I build what is needed, often including elements of what already exists. And I do it all with a steady hand, a listening ear, and a deep respect for the quiet power of transformation.
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I'm Desiree'.
I am a strategist and learning designer with 15+ years creating solutions that honor both effectiveness and humanity across education, healthcare, and nonprofit sectors.
My professional background spans instructional design, organizational learning strategy, leadership development, and change management across education, healthcare, and nonprofit sectors
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My approach:
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Understand stakeholder needs and organizational context
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Define the right problems to solve
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Design solutions with intention and clarity
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Execute with quality and accountability
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Build systems that are sustainable, not just efficient
2011 - 2018
The Deeper Work
I Have Always Served at the Edges
You will find me where people are rebuilding:
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their voice, their plans, their purpose.
My work has included employee development programming, faculty development coalitions, conference presentations, and building programming for people moving through transition.
Radio host. Educator. Facilitator. Entrepreneur. Board Member. Director. Conference Speaker. Designer. Innovator.
Every role rooted in the same belief:
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that everyone deserves to feel seen and supported while in the process of evolving.
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I Build Clarity Into Complexity
Way before this work was well - defined, I was designing strategies for teams, building programs in community spaces, and helping organizations shift from chaos to rhythm.
Across business, higher education, nonprofits, and public service, I have built systems that make work more human - and more effective.
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Not just strategy - Purposeful structure.
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Not just change - Transformation with intention.
Recent Accomplishments
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• Leading 18-month enterprise LMS conversion serving 285+ faculty and staff
• Designing leadership development programs with 97% success rates
• Scaling learning portfolios from 0 to 200+ offerings while optimizing for quality
• Co-authoring statewide research publication on distance education best practices
• Building cross-functional partnerships and securing program funding
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Credentials I ​Education & Certifications:
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MBA in Management | Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design & Technology | BA in Sociology Additional professional learning through McKinsey Leadership Academy, Quality Matters, Ohio Community Colleges Leadership Academy, and other professional development programs.
Published Work:
Co-author, "Distance Education Done Well: A Toolkit for Effective Online Education at Ohio's Community and Technical Colleges" (Ohio Association of Community Colleges, 2025)
Explore My Work:
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→ Training Samples - See my approach to learning design and facilitation
→ eLearning Sample - View interactive course development examples
→ Creative Design - Explore my personal design practice
→ The Design Journal - Read reflections on rest, clarity, and intentional work
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Connect with me on LinkedIn
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