Des grew up in a small town in WI with a population of 1,046 people and a graduating class of 47 students. They are a treating pediatric occupational therapist that loves kids, helping others, and always striving for self-improvement. Their main resources for re-energizing after a long week consist of having downtime at home playing video games, coloring (with gel pens, of course), and reading. They are passionate about their cat companion, Kirby, and 1-year-old bearded dragon, Rex.

Des would like to thank their 2026 sponsors!

• Leila Anderson