Desireé Cheeks
Desireé Cheeks
Brand Development Manager
Desireé Cheeks is the Brand Development Manager of Communications. She also hosts and provides narration for the digital series What's Wild.

Stories
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What is NAMI? | SCETV Safe Space
May 07, 2025NAMI was founded in Madison, Wisconsin by Harriet Shetler and Beverly Young. The two women both had sons diagnosed with schizophrenia, and "were tired of being blamed for their sons' mental illness". Unhappy with the lack of services available and the treatment of those... -
Family Dynamics and Stress | SCETV Safe Space
October 04, 2024🧠✨ Life changes can bring stress, especially within families. In the latest episode of SCETV Safe Space, we explore how family dynamics impact mental health and share strategies to navigate those changes. Tune in for real stories and helpful insights on managing stress... -
Natalie's Story | SCETV Safe Space
October 04, 2024🧠💔 In this powerful episode of SCETV Safe Space, Natalie opens up about the heartbreaking loss of her father due to alcoholism and the emotional toll it took on her. Hear her story of resilience, healing, and finding support through the pain. Tune in to learn how Natalie... -
All Girls Matter EmpowHERment Conference | SCETV Safe Space
October 04, 2024✨ SCETV Safe Space was honored to be part of the All Girls Matter EmpowHERment Conference! 💪🏽🧠 We engaged in powerful conversations around stress, mental health, and empowering young women to take charge of their well-being. We're grateful for the opportunity to foster safe... -
Engaging in discussions around suicide prevention
October 11, 2022With South Carolina ranking 24th in the U.S. for deaths by suicide and being the second leading cause of death for those age 10-14, there is a clear need to engage in discussions around suicide prevention. In February 2022, Twin Cities PBS (TPT) awarded a total of $165,000... -
SCETV addresses youth suicide
March 31, 2022Please join South Carolina ETV and NAMI Mid-Carolina in a community listening session regarding youth suicide on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at 3:30 p.m. South Carolina Educational Television and Pubic Radio (SCETV) has recently been granted funding to participate in the Race...