Desiree is a shining example of self-advocacy who came to the attention of SCLARC Leadership Team as a result of her participation in SCLARC's Consumer Self-Advocacy Group. Deeply passionate about issues surrounding developmental disabilities, Having completed her degree at Cal State Dominguez Hills, Desiree hopes to one day become a Service Coordinator at SCLARC.

The oldest of four children, Ms. Boykins has never been one to dwell on those things that others might consider limitations. As president of SCLARC's Self-Advocacy Group, she set high standards for herself and other consumers by consistently moving forward in order to realize her full potential. "My concern as a board member are to make sure that the Self-Advocacy group is aware of what is going on as a whole at SCLARC. I like learning about the regional center and I want to make sure others understand how things work here."