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Bold Journey Magazine: Meet Desirie Sykes
I'm Desirie Sykes, the creative force behind NESS Cares & NESS Behavior Consulting. Imagine this: a former Behavior Specialist with OPWDD.
Canvas Rebel: Meet Ms Desirie Sykes
In 2018, my entrepreneurial journey began with a sobering realization: the education system was failing to provide adequate care and support for students, leaving a significant gap in resources and parental involvement. Witnessing this firsthand fueled my determination to make a difference. I set out on a mission to empower parents and emphasize their crucial role in their child’s development.
The Island 360: 40 under 40
Her immersion in developmental disability services took a profound turn when her own child encountered speech challenges, sparking my journey into the transformative world of Applied Behavior Analysis.
Stop & Shop: NESS Cares
Desirie Sykes took a leap of faith during the early pandemic to start this nonprofit that provides resources for mental health and special education for children and adults. Stop & Shop has supported NESS Cares through the Community Bag Program.
Medium: Who is Desirie Sykes?
As any parent of a child with special needs knows, maneuvering the public school system often means compromising on the quality of necessary services. School districts may not always provide the personalized care and consistency to help special needs students achieve their academic and social goals. This threatens to set students with special needs back in their learning processes: jeopardizing their futures and abilities to be independent.
SheeMergeMagazine: Dr. Desiree Sykes:
A Champion of Resilience and Community Empowerment
Dr. Desirie Sykes is a powerhouse of resilience and leadership, having dedicated her career to empowering others through her work as the Founder and CEO of NESS Cares and NESS Behavior Consulting. Her life’s mission revolves around helping individuals and businesses navigate challenges, cultivate resilience, and achieve personal and professional growth.

LIFESTYLE NEWS: New York businesswoman Dr. Desirie Sykes enjoying a banner year, acquiring two nationally-acclaimed honors
IT HAS A NICE RING TO IT — Queens, New York-area businesswoman Dr. Desirie Tasha Sykes has become the beneficiary of an Honorary Doctorate of Humanities from the Trinity International University of Ambassadors and was christened with the honor during a recent ceremony in Atlanta.