Celeste spent her early years as a national-level athlete and coach, which helped shape her strong work ethic and passion for leadership. In 2000, she earned her degree as an Air Traffic Control Specialist from the University of Alaska, Anchorage, and worked as a controller at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the Juneau, Alaska tower.

Her time with the FAA led her to a career in emergency response as an Aircraft Dispatcher for the State of Alaska. This role sparked her interest in Incident Management, and she quickly transitioned into a career specializing in emergency management, public relations, and interagency collaboration. With over 19 years of experience in the Incident Command System (ICS), primarily functioning at the Command level, Celeste has managed all aspects of public and cooperator outreach during large-scale events including community meetings, cooperator meetings, social media, and press conferences, during high-stakes emergencies.

In 2017, she earned a Type 1 Public Information Officer (PIO) qualification, and in 2020, she expanded her expertise by becoming a Liaison Officer (LOFR). She has worked with numerous Incident Management Teams (IMTs) and has developed strong relationships with key decision-makers across federal, state, and local agencies, particularly within aviation, firefighting, and incident command positions. Celeste currently serves as the co-lead with Katy, as PIO on Southwest IMT 1 and as the lead LOFR on California IMT 1.

In addition to her field experience, Celeste is passionate about education. Since 2016, she has been teaching Incident Command System (ICS) courses, focusing primarily on PIO and IMT roles. She has trained hundreds of students, helping them develop the skills necessary to serve on command staff or contribute meaningfully to their respective agencies or entities.

Energetic and technically oriented, Celeste brings over 17 years of public relations experience to the table, excelling at creating original media campaigns, managing public affairs operations, and maintaining professional relationships. A natural leader with an eye for detail, she thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, always adapting to new challenges with ease. She is deeply committed to enhancing both short- and long-term objectives for organizations she works with, always striving to improve emergency response operations.

After spending the majority of her life in Alaska, Celeste now spends much of her time in Park City, UT, where she is closer to her only child, who begins medical school this fall.