Desirée Tavares

Desirée Tavares is an experienced operations and events professional currently serving as Operations Assistant for People & Culture at Pursuit Collection's Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge since February 2018. Previously, Tavares held roles including Assistant Food & Beverage Manager at Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge and Events Coordinator at Aramark Parks & Destinations, where responsibilities included managing employee housing and organizing community activities. Tavares also worked as Sales Coordinator and Guest Service Associate at Larkspur Hotels and Restaurants, contributing to staff training initiatives. Earlier career highlights include serving as Up 'til Dawn Program Director at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, overseeing collegiate fundraising efforts. Tavares earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation Administration with a focus on Project and Event Management, as well as Sustainability Management from California State University, Chico.