"And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God. Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think."
Eph 3:18–20, NLT
Dr. Desiree Varnado is an Assistant Professor of Psychology in the Department of Behavioral Sciences within the School of Natural and Social Sciences. Through the ministry of teaching, Dr. Varnado embodies ETBU’s mission of integrating biblical faith and learning to develop the mind, body, and soul of students, preparing them to be Christ-centered servant leaders. She strives to equip students to boldly embody Christ in their professional lives, sharing the Good News in ways that awaken a hunger for Jesus in others. Prior to joining ETBU in 2025, Dr. Varnado earned her Master of Science and PhD in Social Psychology at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She previously earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of California, San Diego, and her Associate degree from San Diego City College. Dr. Varnado is a proud wife to her husband, David, and a devoted mother to their daughter, Devie.