[1][2]Desai holds a Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom (M.R.C.P.).
[3][4] She worked as a doctor at the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hospital in Parel, Mumbai.
[6][7] She narrates stories related to the origin of trees as well as associated mythological tales in addition to scientific details.
[8] Each walk includes visiting and discussing dozens of preselected, carefully researched and often rare varieties of trees and plants.
"Desai is trained in botany, entomology and biodiversity from Bombay Natural History Society and Conservation Education Centre.