Berea College

Desirae Linville joined the Mountaineer staff in November 2023 as the Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Information and External Communications, as well as the Senior Woman Administrator. Prior to her role at Berea College, Linville served as the Assistant Athletic Director of Event and Facility Management at Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa, Iowa, beginning her career there at age 23.

She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Management with a minor in Business from the University of the Cumberlands. During her undergraduate studies, Desirae was a dual-sport athlete—sprinter for the Track & Field team for four years and a member of the Women's Basketball team for two years. She has completed her Master of Science degree in Health and Human Performance at the University of the Cumberlands.

Desirae resides in Richmond with her husband Keaton and their son Kamari.