Desiree Peterkin Bell

Desiree Peterkin Bell from Newark NJ started her career in Indianapolis working for former Mayor Bart Peterson after earning her Master's in Public Administration degree as a National Urban Fellow. While there, she worked to address issues with community involvement, instruction, strategic governance, affordable housing, and economic development. Desiree Peterkin Bell relocated her career to her hometown of New York City after the devastating effects of 9/11, taking a job as the Supervising Legislative Representative for the Bloomberg Administration.