Desiree Holley joined the team in 2016 to assist Operation Healing Forces with organizational infrastructure, development goals, and assist with the continued growth of our programs and services for Special Operation’s families.
Desiree has over 20 years’ experience working within the nonprofit community, 16 of those years serving families in the Special Operations Community. Desiree was a member of the Community Outreach team at United States Special Operations Command Warrior Care Program that resourced $4.5 million in benevolent support to wounded, ill, and injured warriors and their families annually. Her in-depth knowledge of the resources and benefits available to SOF families has allowed OHF to provide increased support and services to our current and future alumni.
Desiree earned her Master of Science from the University of Florida in Health Education and Behavior and remains a key player as we move forward in tracking the long-term success of Operation Healing Forces’ programs through measurable outcomes and making improvements through continuous program evaluation and best practice guidance. She also completed a program at University of Tampa in Nonprofit Management to better serve Operation Healing Forces as their Chief Operating Officer overseeing all operational aspects of the organization. She recently became a proud alumnus of the George W. Bush Institutes’ Veteran Leadership Program. The program is aimed at accomplished leaders from diverse sectors across the country who are motivated to increase their impact in supporting our Nation’s veterans.
Desiree is happily married to her high school sweetheart and has two beautiful children, one spunky golden retriever, and two cats. She loves to read, volunteer with her kids’ activities, cheer for the University of Florida Gators, and spend lots of time with her family and friends.
