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Desirée Lama

Who is Desirée Lama?

My formal introduction would go as follows: I am a PhD student at the University of Texas at Austin studying educational psychology with a specialization in human development, culture, and learning sciences. I recently received my master of arts in educational psychology degree. I obtained a Bachelor of Science and Arts in human development and family sciences at UT Austin in the fall of 2021. My research mainly revolves around creating inclusive initiatives for disabled, queer students of color.

My informal introduction goes as follows: I am just a human trying to figure out this life one day at a time. Like most people, I aim to be as unapologetically myself as possible each and every day. I am an avid lover of sharks, cats, and clothes. I don’t know what each moment will bring forth, but I will thrive through it all with my loved ones by my side. And above all, I am just a girl 💜

My Writing

With MS, holiday prepping is about shifting the bar, not lowering it

With MS, holiday prepping is about shifting the bar, not lowering it

February 10, 2026
The end of daylight saving time gives me a chance to rest

The end of daylight saving time gives me a chance to rest

February 10, 2026
Why I’ve been living a sheltered life since my MS diagnosis

Why I’ve been living a sheltered life since my MS diagnosis

February 10, 2026
The importance of compassion while living with MS

The importance of compassion while living with MS

February 10, 2026
A sense of humor is a powerful act of resistance when living with MS

A sense of humor is a powerful act of resistance when living with MS

February 10, 2026
I am tired

I am tired

November 9, 2025
With multiple sclerosis, managing my stress is an ongoing challenge

With multiple sclerosis, managing my stress is an ongoing challenge

September 26, 2025
When managing my workload and my MS, neither is optional

When managing my workload and my MS, neither is optional

September 26, 2025
Finding extra comfort when a new cat joins my existing feline friend

Finding extra comfort when a new cat joins my existing feline friend

August 9, 2025
How I handle depth perception and driving with MS

How I handle depth perception and driving with MS

July 30, 2025
Organizing my health: How my pill box became a lifeline

Organizing my health: How my pill box became a lifeline

July 24, 2025
Becoming Myself: A Journey of Identity Development

Becoming Myself: A Journey of Identity Development

July 22, 2025

Awards & Achievements

Education

University of Texas at Austin

M.A., Educational Psychology

Spring 2025

Education

University of Texas at Austin

B.S.A., Human Development and Family Sciences

Fall 2021

Fellowship

University of Texas at Austin

National Disability Center for Student Success Fellowship

2023-2024

Fellowship

University of Texas at Austin

Alexander Caswell Ellis Fellowship in Education

2024-2025

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