Desiree Del Zio M.A., Cnp
About Desiree Del Zio M.A., Cnp
Desiree Del Zio is a Field Operations Manager at DLH Corporation, where she has worked since 2021. She holds a Master of Arts in Nonprofit Leadership and Management and a Doctor of Education in Organizational Change and Leadership, and has extensive experience in program management and quality assurance.
Work at DLH Corporation
Desiree Del Zio has been serving as the Field Operations Manager at DLH Corporation since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing field operations and ensuring the effective implementation of programs. Her work is based in Silver Spring, Maryland, where she applies her extensive experience in program management and operational oversight.
Current Role at Danya International LLC
In addition to her position at DLH Corporation, Desiree Del Zio has been working at Danya International LLC as the Monitoring Support Lead since 2017. She leads a team of Head Start Federal Monitoring Review Leads, focusing on evaluating site operations for programs that serve up to 10,000 families. Her leadership in this capacity emphasizes the importance of quality assurance and program effectiveness.
Education and Expertise
Desiree Del Zio holds a Master of Arts (MA) in Nonprofit Leadership and Management from the University of San Diego, which she completed from 2013 to 2015. She further advanced her education by earning a Doctor of Education (EdD) in Organizational Change and Leadership from the University of Southern California between 2019 and 2022. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Liberal Arts and Sciences from California State University San Marcos from 1993 to 1996.
Professional Background
Desiree Del Zio has a diverse professional background in program management and quality assurance. She worked at Harmonium, Inc. in various roles, including Program Specialist I and II, and Regional Program Specialist, from 2009 to 2012. She also served as the Quality Assurance Manager at MAAC from 2012 to 2017, where she managed budgets up to $80 million and led teams of varying sizes.
Skills and Contributions
Desiree Del Zio conducts gap analyses to identify improvement opportunities within programs. She develops comprehensive projects aimed at enhancing reporting, quality, and development. Her expertise includes facilitating community practices, reflective supervision, and coaching professional development processes. She maintains advanced knowledge of state early education policy, licensing, quality rating systems, and workforce development requirements.