Desi Carson (they/she/he) was always determined to bring his varied interests together. Desi now holds the position of Director of Programs and Partnerships at IDEAS Generation. At IDEAS Generation, Desi leads the design and implementation of the organizations’ leadership and community development programs designed to connect, support, and elevate the next generation of IDEAS leaders. She also spearheads the organization's efforts to forge mutually beneficial partnerships with other IDEAS-minded leaders and organizations to scale collective impact.

Their specialties lie in writing, speaking, coaching, and program development centered around intersectionality, mental health advocacy, human-centered compassion, and a commitment to radically redefining professionalism. There's never a dull moment with Desi and he loves connecting with new people, so don't hesitate to reach out!