Desiree Brandon-Gouveia is a youth development leader with more than 20 years of experience in camps and family programming. She is currently the Association Director of Camps and Family Programs for the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis, but has an extensive background in environmental education from her time at the Indianapolis Zoo. She is passionate about building inclusive environments where youth and staff feel connected, deeply passionate about environmental conservation. She also is passionate about her family consisting of her wife, two dogs, three cats, and three chickens.