President’s Perspective: Deborah Dyett Desir, MD, Assumes ACR Presidency

Dr. Desir: Here are a few things. First, I am a strong believer in community service. One of my favorite quotes is, ‘Service is the rent we pay for the privilege of living on this earth,” by Shirley Chisholm.

Second, I am an award-winning horticulturist. I have nearly 200 houseplants and extensive outdoor gardens, which have been significantly neglected since I joined the ACR Executive Committee!

Third, my husband and I enjoy ballroom dancing, sporting clay shooting and taking long walks on Martha’s Vineyard.

Finally, grandparenting is my greatest joy.

Leslie Mertz, PhD, is a freelance science journalist based in northern Michigan.