Event Description: Join us for a conversation with Desireé Koontz, an Associate and Product Strategist at BlackRock, where she specializes in the firm’s Global Allocation Fund. Desireé will share her journey from working directly under Rick Rieder, BlackRock’s Chief Investment Officer of Global Fixed Income, to her current role. With a background that spans finance, nonprofit work, and media, Desireé brings a new perspective on how creativity can shape a career in finance. The event will conclude with a Q&A section, where members can gain personal insights from Desireé herself.

Speaker Bio: Desireé Koontz is an Associate at BlackRock based in New York City, where she serves as a Product Strategist for the Global Allocation Fund. In this role, she translates complex market trends into relatable insights for clients. She began her BlackRock career working directly under Rick Rider, the firm’s Chief Investment Officer, before joining her current team. Prior to BlackRock, Desireé worked as an Executive Assistant at a nonprofit. She’s also a long time volunteer for organizations focused on uplifting underrepresented communities and is interested in merging her passions to make financial literacy more accessible.