Celeste has spent more than 20 years learning how to navigate the U.S. healthcare system, both professionally and personally. As the parent of a medically complex child and someone managing her own chronic health conditions, she understands firsthand how overwhelming, confusing, and emotionally draining healthcare can be for families.

In addition to her lived experience, Celeste brings over a decade of professional experience working inside health insurance organizations, where she supported quality improvement, care coordination, and patient-centered initiatives. She holds a Master of Science in Health Psychology and is deeply passionate about helping families feel informed, empowered, and confident when advocating for care.