Desiree Pavlik

Desiree Pavlik brings 19 years of experience in the nonprofit sector and has spent most of her career working in programs that support and uplift young people. She has worked in youth shelters, schools, and prevention programs, with a focus on building systems, guiding culture change, and creating programs that center youth voice and well-being. She is passionate about creating spaces where young people feel seen, heard, and empowered to make healthy choices.

She holds a degree in Psychology from San Diego State University and a master’s in Nonprofit Leadership and Management from the University of San Diego. Desiree believes deeply in the power of storytelling, creativity, and connection to drive meaningful change. That belief is what drew her to Natural High, where she sees the impact of positive role models and real stories in helping young people find their own path.

Desiree’s Natural High is travel. She once spent a year visiting over 30 countries, and one of her favorite memories is trekking through the Himalayas in Nepal.

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