VP of Operational Excellence
PROFESSIONAL BIO
Desiree’s diverse career spans leadership, consulting and coaching roles centered on human capital and change management.
Educated in Human Resources and Organizational Development, Desiree uses this knowledge and her talent for evaluative inquiry to implement organizational strategies. She produces outstanding results by guiding people to fully integrate new programs or practices; while still leveraging their individualized strengths.
Desiree capably adjusts here style to meet the needs of intended audience in a supportive and direct manner. She has tremendous compassion for others and demonstrates that compassion through her outstanding ability to stay consciously neutral in conflict.
PEOPLE & CULTURE SKILLS
• Strategic business partner to executive management at the system and local levels, on matters related to management skills, culture, change management, leadership selection, and the development of programs and processes to enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Supports localizing system programs, engaging and developing high potential and critical talent.
• Accustomed to implementing performance technologies for the purposes of workforce development, succession planning and change management.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATES
• Holds Masters of Human Resources & Organizational Development from the University of San Francisco
• Accomplished Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
• Certified to influence, coach, facilitate, and deliver crucial conversations to organizational leaders.
