Desire Joshua was born on May 30, 1997, in a small town in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria. From an early age, she exhibited a keen curiosity and drive for success, setting out to make an impact in the world.
She was known for her leadership skills during her secondary school days at Federal Government College Umuahia, Abia State, serving as one of the school's Dormitory captains.
After graduating from secondary school, Desire attended the prestigious University of Uyo, Akwaibom State, where she pursed a degree in English and Literary Studies. She also served in leadership positions like the Faculty of Arts Student's Parliament House Leader and volunteered for several projects.
Upon graduation, Desire began her career volunteering for the Google WomenWill project, Abia State, as the Lead Project Coordinator, where she led several impacting women empowerment projects.
She went further to work with a leading tech company, where she quickly rose from an administrative assistant to the Education Technology Project Manager due to her excellent innovative thought pattern and leadership prowess.
She grew to becoming an Edtech consultant and eventually founded her own Ed-tech Startup, Kiddie Tech Ville, where she's transforming learning with technology for children from low-income families.
She has achieved many awards, like the 2023 OD Impact Award 30 under 30 Changemaker and 2024 LRS Excellence Award in Technology.
In addition to her professional success, Desire is a committed wife and mother successfully balancing career and family life.
Desire is focused on bridging the digital divide among children from low-income families and investing into the future of young minds through education technology.
