- "Despite several organizational and strategic pivots on the team, Desi has remained resilient, collaborative, agile, thoughtful and overall continued to deliver incredible results. Desi always came prepared with many solutions, helped us evaluate tradeoffs, collaborated effectively with all cross-functional stakeholders, brought positive attitude and helped put the LinkedIn members at the core of our solutions. She helped us skillfully navigate through change management, complex systems, and ambiguous problems by bringing a strong point-of-view grounded in research and feedback, considering implications for the entire LinkedIn ecosystem. With every design review, every 1:1 and every document we've collaborated on, Desi empowers the team, creates safe spaces for feedback and innovation, and leads with care and compassion."
— Victoria Raygorodskaya, Product Marketing Manager at LinkedIn 2023
"Throughout my summer internship, Desi skillfully guided me through the intricacies of cross-functional collaboration; rather than providing direct answers to my many questions, she offered directional guidance and connected me with the right partners to work problems out with. She set me up in a way that encouraged me to think critically and provided constructive criticism that fueled my growth. Under her guidance, I not only expanded my skill sets as a product designer but also gained the confidence to make decisions for myself. I couldn't have asked for a better mentor for this experience; Desi has truly left a mark on my processional development, and I wholeheartedly recommend her as a both a mentor and leader."
— Katherine Wang, Product Designer at LinkedIn 2023
"Desi has a unique ability and skill-set to take a large and seemingly impossible challenge, and break it down into simple yet actionable and thoughtful steps. She brings an energy and excitement into work that can only be categorized as a true "leader". She is always the teacher and the student; relentless in her curiosity to solve the bigger problem, while bringing others along to learn and grow in the space she is currently focused on. She is a true professional, a dear friend, and absolute pleasure to work with and I cannot recommend her enough.”
— John Ruiz, Senior Product Designer at Apple 2021
"Desi is the rare kind of designer that knows how to craft an excellent product beyond just the context of a user’s experience. This is clearly evident in the results she is known to bring to her clients, her users, and her team. Her ability as an empathetic leader paired with her breadth of cross-disciplinary knowledge allows her to simplify project complexity into easy to understand and actionable design decisions.”
— Josh Kim, Senior User Experience Designer at Deloitte Digital 2020
“Desi is a rockstar for all things UI/UX and beyond! She has a unique knack for creating impactful visuals that help communicate the ‘stories’ inherent in digital transformation. Beyond her talent in artistry, Desi is a natural leader, managing and driving projects to completion. Highly recommend working with Desi!”
— Deepak Marwah, Senior Manager at Deloitte Digital in 2020
"Desi is a mindful and empathic UX Designer with an impressive design acumen, a strong visual arts background, and a genuine servant leader attitude towards solving her clients’ needs. She has served as my mentor since Day 1 of my journey with Deloitte Digital and has been a continuing source of guidance and encouragement. She makes time to assist me with my work-related challenges on even the toughest of weeks – always with the same enthusiastic approach I’ve come to expect of her. Desi truly embodies the growth mindset and is always seeking new ways to challenge her abilities and grow from her experiences. My experience at Deloitte Digital wouldn’t be the same without her support."
— Zoltan Gyulasi, Designer at Deloitte Digital, 2020
