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“Dez & Associates is one of
the premier fund raising firms
in Southern California.  Their
work on my behalf has been
remarkable.”
Mike Duvall  
California Assemblyman

"Thousands of children will
benefit from the fund raising
work of Desiree Mouzoon and
her firm.  She made the effort,
effortless for the board
members."
Dale Dykema
President, Orange County Fair
Board of Directors

“All of my fundraising goals
have been exceeded by Dez &
Associates.  Their innovative
strategies have been
impressive.”
Pat Bates
Chair, Orange County
Board of Supervisors

“Dez & Associates has
developed an impressive
client list in such a short
period of time.”
Jon Fleischman
Publisher, The FlashReport

“Desiree is part of our strategy
team.  Her team ably
navigates the donor
community and makes great
connections on behalf of our
client.”
Tim Clark
Political Consultant
What Others
Have Said
Desiree Mouzoon, Principal

Desiree Mouzoon is Principal of Dez & Associates.
Desiree is a former high school English teacher and school activities
director.  Having left the world of education she maintains a passion for
children, class room education, and after school programs.

Since 2004 Desiree has raised funds for a multitude of clients including
Senator Bob Margett, Assemblyman Mike Duvall, and the Orange County
Fair's Centennial Farm Foundation.

Desiree received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Cal State
Fullerton with a Minor in Political Science, and received her Masters in
Business Administration (MBA) from the University of California Irvine's Paul
Merage School of Business.  Desiree is a three-time marathon finisher.



Carol Kresse, Account Manager

Carol Kresse has been with Dez & Associates for over a year and is the
Account Manager.  Before joining Dez & Associates, Carol was an intern for
the California Republican Party's Victory '06 grassroots campaign and also
an intern for the Republican Party of Orange County.

Carol is a President's Scholar at California State University, Fullerton.  She is
double majoring in Political Science and Business Administration with a
Finance concentration.


Emily Sairafian, Senior Intern

Emily Sairafian recently joined Dez & Associates and after graduation would
like to become an attorney.  She is a freshman at the University of California,
Irvine and is majoring in Political Science.  
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