Fischler College of Education at Nova Southeastern University. She received her doctorate from Harvard University. Dr. Désir's academic interest is in the social, psychological, and spiritual adjustment of immigrant students in public schools. Dr. Désir has published and presented various papers on the topic of immigrant students' adjustment to the United States. In addition, she co-founded T.E.N. global, an empowerment network for Haitian women and children, and was the 2012 president of the Haitian Studies Association. Dr. Désir has worked as a school psychologist, K–12 school counselor, school administrator, academic advisor, and professor.