
Celeste F.
Sales Floor Associate/ Food Avenue Associate

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About me
Leadership Development | Public Policy | Program Development | Program Management | Community Outreach | Community Engagement | Partnership Development | Inclusive Leadership
Education

Bellarmine University
2009 - 2013Bachelor's degree
Experience

Target
May 2008 - May 2013Sales Floor Associate/ Food Avenue Associate
Bellarmine University
Aug 2010 - May 2013Development for Annual Giving: Development for Annual Giving
Aug 2011 - May 2013student
Aug 2009 - May 2013Pioneer Scholars Program Mentor
Aug 2010 - May 2012

Christian Appalachian Project
Aug 2013 - Aug 2014Early Childhood Development Center
Most Blessed Trinity Parish
Oct 2014 - Nov 2014Assistant coordinator of volunteers
Most Blessed Trinity Parish
Jul 2015 - Mar 2016Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Ministries
Clean Power Lake County
Aug 2015 - nowCo-Chair
Sierra Club
Mar 2016 - Sept 2017Assoc.Organizing Rep., Beyond Coal Campaign
Faith In Place
Sept 2017 - Jan 2021Lake County Outreach Director
Mano a Mano Family Resource Center
Jan 2021 - nowDirector of Community Building
Warren-Newport Public Library
Jan 2022 - nowVice PresidentIn 2022 Celeste was appointed to the Warren Newport Library Board. She was reelected in 2023 and became Vice President of the board.
Licenses & Certifications
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Lake County Nonprofit Leadership Program
Kellogg Executive EducationApr 2024
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Celeste F.Latino Leadership Program "Core Elements Training" LIDERAMOS Jun 2023 Certificate Of Completion Latino Leadership Program "Core Elements Training"
- Awarded to Celeste F.IWIL Class of 2023 Illinois Women's Institute for Leadership Training Academy Jan 2023 Illinois Women’s Institute for Leadership (IWIL) Training Academy prepares and trains Democratic, pro-choice women to run for elected office, seek public appointments, and govern effectively at all levels in Illinois. https://iwiltrainingacademy.org/class-of-2023/
- Awarded to Celeste F.Edgar Fellows Class of 2022 Edgar Fellows Program Aug 2022 The Edgar Fellows Program is an initiative designed by former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar to inspire respectful and collaborative leadership to address the state's major challenges. The 40 participants selected this year (listed below) were chosen from a field of nearly 160 nominees and reflect Illinois’ political, racial, ethnic and geographic diversity. They include elected and appointed officials from all levels of government, leaders of non-profit organizations and individuals who are… Show more The Edgar Fellows Program is an initiative designed by former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar to inspire respectful and collaborative leadership to address the state's major challenges. The 40 participants selected this year (listed below) were chosen from a field of nearly 160 nominees and reflect Illinois’ political, racial, ethnic and geographic diversity. They include elected and appointed officials from all levels of government, leaders of non-profit organizations and individuals who are making their mark in the business world.https://emails.uofi.uillinois.edu/newsletter/76/837737176.html Show less
- Awarded to Celeste F.Women Rising, Educate, Enlighten, and Empower Lake County Women's Coalition Mar 2021 Lake County Women's Coalition Celebrates Women's History Month: Women Rising, Educate, Enlighten, and Empower. Lake County Women's Coalition is pleased to present this certification to Celeste Flores. As a woman who has nurtured other women and girls to enhance their physical, emotional, social, or spiritual wellbeing and has made life better for others through creating/ contributing to a worthwhile cause in a meaningful way and has earned distinction as an honoree at the women's history month… Show more Lake County Women's Coalition Celebrates Women's History Month: Women Rising, Educate, Enlighten, and Empower. Lake County Women's Coalition is pleased to present this certification to Celeste Flores. As a woman who has nurtured other women and girls to enhance their physical, emotional, social, or spiritual wellbeing and has made life better for others through creating/ contributing to a worthwhile cause in a meaningful way and has earned distinction as an honoree at the women's history month 2021 celebration. Show less
- Awarded to Celeste F.Recognition of Excellence Millennials Connected Holiday Ball Jan 2021 Millennials Connected recognizes millennials that are leaders in the community at their annual holiday ball each year.
- Awarded to Celeste F.Recipient of the 2020 Energy News Network 40 Under 40. - Sep 2020 The Energy News Network’s 40 Under 40 awards program highlights emerging leaders and their work in the United States’ transition to a clean energy economy.https://energynews.us/40under40/2020-40under40/
- Awarded to Celeste F.Senator Duckworth's Guest to State of the Union Address - Feb 2020 Senator and co-founder of the Senate’s Environmental Justice Caucus Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), announced that she will bring Illinois-based environmental justice advocate Celeste Flores as her guest to State of the Union address tomorrow.https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-lawmakers-invite-special-guests-to-attend-president-trumps-state-of-the-union-address/2213217/
- Awarded to Celeste F.Gaudium et Spes Award at Noche de Gala - Nov 2017 https://www.chicagocatholic.com/chicagoland/-/article/2017/11/22/-all-the-fights-are-long-term-says-environmentalist
Volunteer Experience
Board Member
Issued by Forefront (Illinois) on Jul 2024
Associated with Celeste F.Board Member
Issued by Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods on Jun 2023
Associated with Celeste F.Co-Chair
Issued by Clean Power Lake County on Sept 2014
Associated with Celeste F.At-Large Member
Issued by Young Democrats of Lake County on Jul 2020
Associated with Celeste F.Volunteer
Issued by Coalition to Reduce Recidivism on Jan 2018
Associated with Celeste F.Advisory Board Member
Issued by United Way of Lake County on Jul 2021
Associated with Celeste F.Steering Committee Member
Issued by Criminal Justice Community Council on Sept 2019
Associated with Celeste F.Board Member
Issued by Coalición Latinos Unidos de Lake County on Apr 2017
Associated with Celeste F.CRS Rice Bowl Board
Issued by Archdiocese of Chicago on Apr 2018
Associated with Celeste F.catechist
Issued by Most Blessed Trinity Parish on Sept 2013
Associated with Celeste F.Volunteer - Guatemala Service Trip
Issued by Hearts in motion on Mar 2012
Associated with Celeste F.Volunteer - Bellarmine Service Trip
Issued by Christian Appalachian Project on Mar 2010
Associated with Celeste F.
Languages
- spSpanish
- spSpanish
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