Desiree Fluellen Biography
Desiree Fluellen is an American anchor working at FOX 10 Phoenix, where she serves as a weekday morning anchor at 4:30 a.m. She joined the FOX 10 Phoenix team in March 2021.
Desiree Fluellen Education
Lockport, New York, is Fluellen’s native home, which is roughly 30 miles north of Buffalo, New York. She attended Lockport High School, where she graduated in 2009 with a high school diploma. Later on, Desiree joined the State University of New York College at Buffalo, where she graduated when she was 20 years old. Fluellen graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism with a concentration in political science and economics.
In addition, while Fluellen studied at the State University of New York College at Buffalo, she was a contributing author to “The World of Economics.”
Desiree Fluellen Career
After having graduated, Fluellen began her television career at WKBW-TV in Buffalo, New York, her hometown. She worked at WKBW-TV for three years, from the year 2013 to the year 2016. During her time at the station, she served as an entertainment, traffic, and general assignment reporter, as well as a fill-in anchor. In addition, it was while Desiree worked at WKBW that she learned how to cover Buffalo Bills, snow, and politics.
Later in 2026, Desiree landed an opportunity to work in one of the nation’s top television markets. In August 2016, Fluellen joined NBC10 in Boston, where she served as a weekend morning anchor and weekday reporter for NBC Boston’s Weekend Today. While working at NBC10, she covered a number of Nor’easter political rallies at the State House, storms, and court proceedings surrounding Aaron Hernandez. In addition, she also covered many other important local and national stories. Furthermore, Desiree also covered the Red Sox and Bruins, the Boston Celtics, the Boston Ballet, and the New England Patriots.
Later in 2018, Desiree relocated to Nashville, where she joined her husband, who was playing for the Tennessee Titans. While in Nashville, Fluellen worked at WSMV-TV, where she served as an anchor and reporter. While Desiree was anchoring the weekend morning newscast at the station, a mass shooting took place at a Waffle House. In addition, Desiree extensively covered the shooting for her station, and this remains one of her most memorable moments.
FOX 10 Phoenix
In the year 2020, Desire relocated to Phoenix and joined the FOX 10 Phoenix team in March 2021. When she joined the Fox 10 Phoenix team, she served as a reporter and fill-in anchor. Initially she was a weekday morning reporter, and in this role, she covered stories such as Soul Sistahs fighting a cancer battle, flash flood watches in Arizona, and Flagstaff starter homes for low-income families. In addition, she also covered the Crown Act, Juneteenth celebrations, the Bambino childcare app helping parents, and ‘Baby G’ technology helping disabled babies become more mobile.
Furthermore, on October 2, 2023, VP/News Director Steve Levi announced the new AZAM team—Desiree and Anita Roman joining Ron Hoon and Ty Brennan 4:30-7am. Desiree now does field reports 7-10am while remaining an education advocate voice. During her leisure time, she enjoys; hiking Camelback, organizing, riding ATVs through the desert, trying new food, and Superstition mountains. In addition, she also loves spending quality time with her friends and family.
Desiree Fluellen Salary
Fluellen earns an annual salary of about $60,000 to $100,000. Entry FOX10 reporters start around $27,700; top anchors $78,800-$120k. With more than 10 years of experience as a morning anchor, she is in the upper range of about $75,000.
Desiree Fluellen Net Worth
Fluellen has a net worth of about $1 Million to $5 Million as of 2026 from TV salary and her husband’s NFL earnings.
Desiree Fluellen Age
Fluellen was born on May 14, 1991, in Lockport, New York, United States. She is 35 years old as of 2026, and she celebrates her birthday on the 14th of May every year.
Desiree Fluellen Height and Weight
Fluellen stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs around 128 lbs.
Desiree Fluellen Family
Fluellen’s mother’s name is Dianne Wiley, while her father’s name is Jon Wiley. Her mother, Dianne, is a medical attendant at Princeton Hospital, while her father is a substance abuse counselor and social worker. In addition, she was brought up alongside her sister, DeAnna, and brother, Dakota, who is a Lockport HS basketball star 2017.
Desiree Fluellen Husband
Fluellen is married to David Fluellen Jr., who is a former NFL running back. David played college football at Toledo Rockets from 2010 to 2013. In addition, he also appeared in 16 NFL games. Desiree and David began dating while they were in college, and on July 8, 2017, they had their wedding. Together they have moved to Boston, then Nashville, then Phoenix.
Desiree Fluellen Children
Desiree Fluellen has four children with husband David Fluellen Jr., including a son and three daughters. They have a son, David Augusta Fluellen III, who was born in March 2020 in Scottsdale. They also have been blessed with twin daughters, Dior Marie Fluellen and Dream Marie Fluellen, who were born November 24, 2021. In addition, they also have a third daughter born in 2023-2024 whose name she has not made public.
Is Desiree Fluellen Still at Fox 10?
Yes. As of 2026, Desiree Fluellen is still at FOX10 Phoenix KSAZ as AZAM morning anchor and field reporter. She has been at the station since March 2021 and has now been working at the station for 5 years.
Desiree Fluellen Social Media Platform
Fluellen is very active on her Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook pages. She has 3k followers on Twitter, 19.7k followers on Instagram, and 1.5k followers on Facebook.