On March 23, 2022, Candice DeRisi was promoted to the position of Interim Head Women's Basketball Coach at Berkeley College. DeRisi has spent the past three years as an Assistant Coach and Admissions Associate within the college.

Prior to joining Berkeley College, Coach DeRisi was a Student-Athlete at the College of Staten Island and varsity high school athlete. During her time at CSI, the Dolphins won the 2004-2005 CUNYAC Championship and posted a 21-1 overall record that season.

DeRisi continues to reside on Staten Island and is often found officiating or conducting personal training sessions.