Desiree (Ellison) Phelps (MS.Ed. ’11, Ed.S. ’24) was recently hired as Tampa Bay Sun FC (Football Club)’s Director of Business Operations! Congratulations Desiree!
Desiree is an experienced sports professional having worked in the nonprofit, major league and minor league baseball, and collegiate settings. Bringing her skills of business operations to the table, she will focus on corporate partnerships and fan experience, ensuring everyone finds they place with the Sun experience.
Desiree, a native of Watkins Glen, NY, has education from Virginia Wesleyan University and Old Dominion University. She is a former collegiate cheerleader and coach and a lover of all sports. She is a certified swim instructor thanks to the Tampa YMCA and is an active member of WISE Tampa Bay. She enjoys walks with her husky (Denver), taking the boat out for a sunset cruise, and going to concerts at the Amphitheater. Desiree is married to her best friend, Zac, who she met in baseball, and has an amazing son Harrison who she is excited to see grow his love of sports too.
As an advocate for women in sports, Desiree is honored to be sharing in the excitement and passion for professional women’s sports in Tampa Bay. See you on the pitch!