Desiree Walsh
About Desiree Walsh
Desiree Walsh is a UX Accessibility Analyst at CIBC Retail with a background in inclusive design, human rights consulting, and AML policies.
Current Position at CIBC
Desiree Walsh is currently working as a UX Accessibility Analyst at CIBC in Frontline Tech Strategy for their Retail division. She started in 2021 and is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In her role, she focuses on making technology accessible and user-friendly for all clients, ensuring compliance with accessibility standards.
Previous Roles at CIBC
Before her current role, Desiree Walsh served as an Investigator in High Risk/Enhanced Due Diligence under Enterprise AML from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, she worked as a Junior Investigator at CIBC from 2016 to 2019. Both positions were also based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and involved responsibilities related to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policies and procedures.
Experience at Kidney Foundation of Canada
Desiree Walsh worked part-time as a Telephone Representative for the Kidney Clothes Program at the Kidney Foundation of Canada in Toronto. She held this role from 2013 to 2014. Her responsibilities included engaging with donors and managing clothing donation campaigns.
Previous Administrative Roles
Desiree has served in various administrative roles over the years. She was part of the On-call Clerical Administrative Support Staff at the Toronto District School Board from 2009 to 2016. Additionally, she worked as a Recruitment Coordinator at the Ministry of Government Services for five months between 2008 and 2009. She also gained experience as a Liaison and Student Recruitment officer at Centennial College from 2007 to 2008.
Educational Background
Desiree Walsh holds a Master's degree in Inclusive Design from OCAD University, completed between 2015 and 2017. She also has a Graduate Certificate in Human Resources from Centennial College, obtained between 2006 and 2008. Her foundational education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy with a minor in Sociology, achieved from Brock University (2002 to 2006).