Celeste F.

Celeste F.

Sales Floor Associate/ Food Avenue Associate

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  • Timeline

  • About me

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

  • Education

    • Bellarmine University

      2009 - 2013
      Bachelor's degree
  • Experience

    • Target

      May 2008 - May 2013
      Sales Floor Associate/ Food Avenue Associate
    • Bellarmine University

      Aug 2010 - May 2013
      • Development for Annual Giving: Development for Annual Giving

        Aug 2011 - May 2013
      • student

        Aug 2009 - May 2013
      • Pioneer Scholars Program Mentor

        Aug 2010 - May 2012
    • Christian Appalachian Project

      Aug 2013 - Aug 2014
      Early Childhood Development Center
    • Most Blessed Trinity Parish

      Oct 2014 - Nov 2014
      Assistant coordinator of volunteers
    • Most Blessed Trinity Parish

      Jul 2015 - Mar 2016
      Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Ministries
    • Clean Power Lake County

      Aug 2015 - now
      Co-Chair
    • Sierra Club

      Mar 2016 - Sept 2017
      Assoc.Organizing Rep., Beyond Coal Campaign
    • Faith In Place

      Sept 2017 - Jan 2021
      Lake County Outreach Director
    • Mano a Mano Family Resource Center

      Jan 2021 - now
      Director of Community Building
    • Warren-Newport Public Library

      Jan 2022 - now
      Vice President

      In 2022 Celeste was appointed to the Warren Newport Library Board. She was reelected in 2023 and became Vice President of the board.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Lake County Nonprofit Leadership Program

      Kellogg Executive Education
      Apr 2024
      View certificate certificate
  • 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
      Forefront (Illinois)Associated with Celeste F.
    • Board Member

      Issued by Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods on Jun 2023
      Brushwood Center at Ryerson WoodsAssociated with Celeste F.
    • Co-Chair

      Issued by Clean Power Lake County on Sept 2014
      Clean Power Lake CountyAssociated with Celeste F.
    • At-Large Member

      Issued by Young Democrats of Lake County on Jul 2020
      Young Democrats of Lake CountyAssociated with Celeste F.
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Coalition to Reduce Recidivism on Jan 2018
      Coalition to Reduce RecidivismAssociated with Celeste F.
    • Advisory Board Member

      Issued by United Way of Lake County on Jul 2021
      United Way of Lake CountyAssociated with Celeste F.
    • Steering Committee Member

      Issued by Criminal Justice Community Council on Sept 2019
      Criminal Justice Community CouncilAssociated with Celeste F.
    • Board Member

      Issued by Coalición Latinos Unidos de Lake County on Apr 2017
      Coalición Latinos Unidos de Lake CountyAssociated with Celeste F.
    • CRS Rice Bowl Board

      Issued by Archdiocese of Chicago on Apr 2018
      Archdiocese of ChicagoAssociated with Celeste F.
    • catechist

      Issued by Most Blessed Trinity Parish on Sept 2013
      Most Blessed Trinity ParishAssociated with Celeste F.
    • Volunteer - Guatemala Service Trip

      Issued by Hearts in motion on Mar 2012
      Hearts in motionAssociated with Celeste F.
    • Volunteer - Bellarmine Service Trip

      Issued by Christian Appalachian Project on Mar 2010
      Christian Appalachian ProjectAssociated with Celeste F.