In this episode, the FIRST Podcasters interview Désirée Sacher-Boldewin who joined the FIRST Board of Directors in June 2022. Désirée has also taken on the role of co-coordinator for FIRST’s Special Interest Groups (SIGs). The SIGs cover a variety of topics with efforts to create new standards, map existing protocols, and make best security practices accessible to all. In 2023, the FIRST Impressions Podcast will highlight several SIGs to spotlight their achievements and aspirations. In this episode, Désirée touches on FIRST’s infrastructure improvements and shares her excitement to have her new position to spearhead future endeavors.