Desiree presently serves as the Chair of the regional education Chairs and sits on the International Education Committee.  She just completed her term as Events Chair on YPO Canada Board following years of service in the Alberta Chapter as Chapter Chair, Education Chair and Vice Education Chair.  She has been honoured for her work in YPO education, receiving the region education award from Canada and international recognition of the Best of the Best YPO Education Award.  She is an active member in several of YPO's peer networking groups including the Women's International Network.