As Desert Arc’s Vice President, Business Development, Angelique has turned her passion for helping others into a career of making a difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. During her 25-year tenure with Desert Arc, a nonprofit, human services organization founded in 1959, she has led the development of its social innovation initiatives under the umbrella of Business Services with four divisions including Shredding & Recycling, Landscape Maintenance, Janitorial and Fulfillment. These microenterprises offer area residents and businesses key service offerings in tandem with fulfilling Desert Arc’s mission to enhance the quality of life and create opportunities for people with disabilities through vocational training and gainful employment.
Dedicated to her community, Angelique is an active member of the Board of Directors for the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce, the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission and is the Board President of the Rotary Club of Palm Desert. She is also an Ambassador for the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce and an alumna of Leadership Coachella Valley. As a devoted volunteer, she generously donates countless hours in support of many local events and programs.
Angelique is a proud mother and grandmother, and in her free time, enjoys traveling, camping and off-roading.