Desiree has over 20 years of experience in residential real estate including roles in finance, policy, development, and construction in both the public and private sector. She has worked on projects in New York, Louisiana, California, and Florida, including new construction, office conversions, and residential renovations as part of large and small scale residential and mixed-use developments. She is always excited by the challenge of incorporating meaningful community engagement and sustainable, human-centered design into complex public-private development. Desiree received her Master of Business Administration from New York University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Louisiana State University. She enjoys her garden, brass bands and spending time with family; her favorite subjects include yield curve inversions and real estate related financial crises.