Biography

Desiree is an actress that has been navigating the world of acting and philanthropy for the past 5 years. Her philanthropic efforts include working with Saving Our Cinderellas for the past two years working in both Atlanta and Cleveland, Ohio. She also works as a mentor to a Chicago Art School serving as a mentor. She gives a motivational speech annually to kids in Georgia's foster system, has worked with kids in Nicaragua, frequently visits schools, and serves as a youth Councillor for middle and high school girls at a Christian youth camp. In addition, she has fostered dogs for SQ Rescue and has done numerous charity walks as well as work in food pantries.

Desiree's first Hollywood break had her starring in Lifetime's "A Country Christmas Story" opposite Dolly Parton, where she sang several soundtracks for the movie. Afterward, she landed a role as a recurring actor in Spielberg/TNT's season four of "Falling Skies," working alongside Will Patton and Noah Wyle. ABC Studios then hired her to play Dawn in a comedy sitcom pilot with Chevy Chase and Beverly DeAngelo. Finally, she was tapped as a lead in Lionsgate/OWN's Greenleaf playing the series regular role Sophia with Oprah Winfrey and Emmy winners Lynn Whitfield and Keith David. Alongside the show production, she played a supporting role for a film called, "If You're Gone", and was a guest star on the hit show for Fox, "The Resident". Future projects include, "All Hail the Squash" and "The Diner".

Her side hobbies include singing and clothes design. Her mission is to help build persistence in others toward reaching their goals and to fund a trip to Togo to build water wells.
- IMDb mini biography by: Brooke Ross