Desirae Barquin

In her role as associate director, Desirae focuses on assisting all KCA clients with oversight on financial processes and general compliance on state and national matters. She serves as Executive Director for both national and state-based not-for-profit organizations. She enjoys working with her clients to ensure their events and day-to-day operations run smoothly. Desirae is a graduate of the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University and holds degrees in Supply Chain Management and Business Tourism, as well as certificates in Special Event Management and Convention Sales & Meeting Planning.

Away from her desk, Desirae enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and daughter. She also volunteers on a local historical society board of directors as well as the board of directors for a non-profit modern dance company.

Fun Fact: Desirae is allergic to prickly pear.