Desiree Wiley is a native of Lockport, NY, and graduated from Buffalo State College in 2012 at the age of 20 and received her bachelor’s degree in Journalism with a concentration in Political Science and Economics. Desiree most recently worked in Boston as a weekend morning anchor for NBC Boston Weekend Today at NBC 10 and a reporter for the station. She began working for NBC 10 in August 2016 and, during her time there, covered breaking news, including multiple Nor’easters, crime, the State House and much more. On the lighter side, Desiree also covered stories surrounding the New England Patriots, Boston Celtics, Boston Bruins and Boston Ballet. Desiree Wiley joined News 4 in Nashville Tennessee in April 2018 as weekend morning anchor and weekday reporter.
Desiree competed several times for the title of Miss New York through the Miss America Organization. She placed in the top five each year she competed and was first runner-up twice. During her time with the Miss America organization, she promoted her platform of “Knowledge is Power.” Desiree spent time volunteering and speaking with underprivileged students about the importance of education. She also partnered with Upstate New York Transplant Services to promote organ, eye, tissue and blood donation.