Long Beach Millikan HS: Named her team’s Most Outstanding Athlete as a senior after specializing in the discus (152’) and shot put (47’ 8”)… As a junior, she was voted their Most Improved Athlete… Spent three seasons on the track and field team, two years on the basketball team and one season on the softball team… As a sophomore, she was voted the basketball team’s Offensive Player of the Year…..

Personal: Most memorable moment was advancing to the State Championships as a senior… Hobbies include writing songs and playing the ukulele… Nicknamed “Des”… Has one brother – Kevin (24)… Is the daughter of Barbara Talalemotu…..

Favorite Athlete: Valerie Adams                Favorite Movie:  “Despicable Me 2”
Favorite Food: Samoan                             Favorite TV Show:  “The Voice”
Favorite Book: “Hunger Games”