Desiree Aspiras (she/her) is a Filipino-American therapist, educator, and designer of courageous creative spaces. She works at the intersection of contemplative practice, creative agency, and ethical engagement with emerging technologies.

As founder of Deep Breath Network, she explores aligned, relational ways of working in a rapidly changing world. Her offerings — including Practicing Alignment in an AI World, Refusal as a Generative Practice, The Courage Lab, and seasonal Deep Breath & Debrief gatherings — support people in reclaiming clarity, agency, and creative momentum.

Her forthcoming book, The Five Encouragements, is a small contemplative work exploring what helps us to persist and remain courageous in times of complexity and change.

Desiree holds a master’s degree in Marital and Family Therapy from the University of San Diego and a BA in Political Science from University of California, Los Angeles. She is a certified mindfulness instructor through MNDFL and completed peak performance coach training through UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness. She is also an Acosta Institute Fellow.