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Desiree D. Young is an accomplished higher education leader with over 25 years of experience in degree and professional learning environments. She is recognized for her expertise in managing, coaching, and leading high-performing teams, consistently fostering environments that prioritize continuous professional development and excellence in execution. Her leadership philosophy centers on empowering individuals, aligning team performance with strategic vision, and cultivating a culture of lifelong learning. She began her executive career as Director of Education at a Florida private college, overseeing accreditation, compliance, and academic operations. For 14 years, she served as Executive Director of Programs and Enrollment Management at the University of Miami, where she built a robust learning ecosystem, launched industry professional programs, and led graduate and doctoral offerings. Desiree provided a platform that revolutionized learning and created career pathways for transition, elevation, and education for what's next. Her objective was to develop competitive, demanding programs that fill the needs of employers and close the skills gap by engaging in continuous research and evaluation of marketing trends. Desiree was also the Executive Director for UOnline, which consisted of online graduate certificates, master's, and doctoral programs for the University.

As Chief Learning Officer, she was a key strategic leader to shape innovative educational solutions, drive partner growth, and position the company as a thought leader in AI and cybersecurity education. Desiree served as the executive sponsor for the executive advisory board and partnered with product and technical leadership to enhance core cyber offerings through our AI Driven Platform. A key driver of partner growth, her team built and nurtured strategic relationships with over 20+ educational institutions, corporations, and government agencies while supporting business development efforts. As a thought leader, she represented the company at industry events, produced authoritative content, and advocated for cybersecurity education. She led the successful validation initiative for quality and standard alignment for the Industry Certification and earning credit. Within the executive leadership team, she contributed to strategic planning, product direction, and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.

Desiree is a seasoned speaker and thought leader, having presented at more than 15 conferences while contributing her expertise to articles, blogs, and radio interviews. She holds advanced degrees in Business, Public Administration, and Organizational Leadership, complemented by executive certifications. Beyond her academic and professional achievements, Desiree demonstrates a deep commitment to community impact through actively sitting on several Boards.

Now, Desiree channels her expertise into a singular pursuit to architect bold strategies that empower leaders, strengthen institutions, and transform the operational fabric of both private organizations and public-sector agencies.