Personal Summary

Desiree joined the Center for Children, Families, and Workforce Development in June 2024, working on the Project ECHO Team. She is the proud mother of two adult children. Desiree enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.

Education

Master of Public Health, University of Montana 2012

Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion, Montana State University-Billings, 2002

Teaching Experience

Professional Experience

Desiree has several years of experience in public health, serving an indigenous population in southeastern Montana. Having lived for nearly three decades in this community, she built strong relationships and deep connections with the people she served. During her tenure working for the Tribal Health Department, she was responsible for developing and overseeing several health programs. Ms. Restad has experience working as a public health consultant and works for the Montana Public Health Training Center.

Desiree is proud to be a Montana Public Health Association’s Executive Board member. She is also a former member of the Rural Behavioral Health Institute’s Board of Directors and the Montana HIV Planning Group and served as a member of the Montana Public Health Institute Design Team.