City of Palm Springs
Denise Goolsby currently serves as the Office of Neighborhoods Manager for the City of Palm Springs, where responsibilities include acting as a liaison for over 50 neighborhood groups and co-editing the monthly employee newsletter, "City Beat." Prior to this role, Denise worked as a columnist for Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK, focusing on history and profiles, and as a reporter for The Desert Sun, covering breaking news and military affairs while also writing columns on local World War II veterans and Coachella Valley history. Denise's background includes owning and operating the Bee Charmer Inn, managing all aspects of the hotel and engaging in community outreach. Denise holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education/Athletic Training from California State University, Fullerton, and an Associate degree in the same field from Pasadena City College.
City of Palm Springs
Nestled at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains, the City of Palm Springs is known for its crystal-blue skies, year-round sunshine, stunning landscape, and starry nights. Palm Springs’ rich history and gorgeous weather make it an ideal place to live and a preferred destination of travelers from all over the world. The City maintains the charm of a small town while offering the amenities of an urban center. Palm Springs lies on the western edge of the Coachella Valley approximately 107 miles east of Los Angeles within the ecological area known as the Colorado Desert. The permanent population is approximately 50,000 and the City has over 5 million visitors annually. The City is known for valuing the diversity of its people and neighborhoods, celebrating a population that includes active senior and LGBT communities. Residents of Palm Springs have access to shopping, galleries, restaurants, parks, recreational facilities, hiking trails, bike routes, a water park, and horseback riding as well as the scenic Palm Springs Aerial Tramway up Mt. San Jacinto. As the City enjoys 350 days of sunshine per year, Palm Springs’ community has year-round enjoyment of the outdoors. Palm Springs is host to many parades, festivals, and the famed Palm Springs International Film Festival. Residents of Palm Springs find that the City is an ideal community to call home.