D'ANELLE DESIRE

D’Anelle Desire brings more than a decade of marketing and strategic communications experience to her role as Director of Communications at the Tennessee Justice Center, where she has spent the past four years leading statewide campaigns and public education efforts that translate complex issues into clear, actionable information for Tennesseans.

Born and raised in the Caribbean, D’Anelle brings a unique cultural perspective to her work. Her ability to recognize the nuances of varying audiences has enabled her to successfully shape messaging, build meaningful relationships, and connect across cultures and communities. Much of her nearly 20 years in Nashville has revolved around active involvement in local efforts to effect change and promote community enrichment.

In 2020, D’Anelle’s work was featured in the Frist Art Museum’s Connect/Disconnect: Growth in the “It” City exhibition, which explored the growing socioeconomic divide within rapidly changing communities. She has also served as a delegate for Mayor John Cooper’s participatory budgeting process, helping determine how public funds would be invested to address community priorities, and as a panelist for Metro Arts’ organizational grantmaking program, evaluating proposals for their impact, accessibility, and public benefit.

D’Anelle is proud to support the Tennessee Justice Center’s mission to protect the dignity and opportunity of every Tennessean and ensure that the challenges, experiences, and successes of Tennessee families are reflected in conversations that shape public policy and improve lives across the state.