Desiree Vargas

Desiree Vargas is currently a student at the University of Maine majoring in Anthropology with a minor in Native American studies. Desiree Identifies as a Afro-Indigenous-Latina. She is a intersectional activist. Her de-colonized, feminist, and anarcho-communist views as well as having holistic healing skills under her belt helps her navigate the activist realm uniquely. Desiree holds the position of vice president of Black Student Union at Umaine, and is involved in American Indian Student Organization, NAACP, and the Socialist Party of Maine. She is a program assistant at the Peace and Justice Center, and is a wellness coach. Her skillsets include behavior health, child care, public relations, event organizing, management, and sexual assault advocacy. Her certification in Massage and Polarity Therapy has given her the knowledge and skillset to add healing and balance not only to her own life, but to the spaces she occupies for work and writing. She has experience writing for newsletters and public speaking. She recently spoke at the 2018 Women’s March in Maine. She loves fitness, outdoor activity, practicing archery, reading, writing, and vegan cooking. Desiree aspires to be the change she wishes to see in the world while having as much fun and adventure as possible.