Desiree Bennett is the Director of Corporate Programs at RISE Professionals, where she leads partnerships, sponsorships, and membership initiatives across the insurance industry. In this role, she manages corporate relationships, builds tailored programs that connect companies with emerging talent, and drives industry collaboration through events, mentorship, and thought leadership.

Her speaking experience includes internship town halls, and presenting internally at partner companies on talent, culture, and industry trends. With a background spanning business development, operations, and technology, Desiree has helped modernize how organizations engage and invest in the next generation of insurance professionals. She is passionate about the future of work, the role of interdependence in building stronger organizations, and how technology can reshape access and opportunity.