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Celeste Warren media kit

Last updated: November 2026 · Published by CRW Diversity

Who is Celeste Warren?

Celeste Warren is a former Fortune 100 Vice President, TEDx speaker, author, and executive advisor who helps organizations strengthen leadership and transform workplace culture.

She spent nearly three decades inside a Fortune 100 company, including a decade as Vice President and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, and is now Founder of Celeste Warren Consulting, LLC. This media kit, published by CRW Diversity, gathers her bio, credentials, endorsements, and press.

Short bio

Celeste Warren spent nearly three decades inside a Fortune 100 company, including a decade as Vice President and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer. Throughout her career, she worked with executives, managers, and teams around the world on complex issues involving people, leadership, culture, and organizational change.

Today, as Founder of Celeste Warren Consulting, LLC, she brings that experience to organizations that want practical solutions, not buzzwords or performative approaches. She is the author of The Truth About Equity and How to Be a Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador, and the creator of the Equity in Action Model.

Suggested title line: Former Fortune 100 Vice President | TEDx Speaker | Author | Executive Advisor

Credentials at a glance

  • Nearly 4 decades in human resources and organizational leadership
  • 28 years of Fortune 100 experience
  • 10 years leading global diversity and inclusion
  • TEDx speaker: The Cost of Standing Still
  • Author of 2 books
  • Former Fortune 100 Vice President

Endorsements

“The guide for creating cultures where everyone feels welcomed and empowered.”
Kenneth Frazier, Former Executive Chairman, Merck & Co., Inc.
“Celeste is a phenomenal leader. A true natural communicator who speaks with candor, passion, and lived experience. We have welcomed Celeste as a leading authority to speak at our DIAL Global Virtual summits as she truly epitomizes authenticity through her passion for positive affirmative change.”
Leila McKenzie-Delis, Founder & CEO, DIAL Global
“Celeste was one of the most impactful speakers I have had visit my class. She has a vast knowledge of DEI issues and was tremendously effective in helping my students make connections between research and practice. Her approachable style facilitated a meaningful and productive dialogue on DEI in the workplace.”
Devon Proudfoot, Assistant Professor, Human Resource Studies, ILR School, Cornell University
“Celeste delivered an insightful and engaging presentation that provided our members with practical strategies they could immediately apply in their career. Her depth of experience, authentic delivery, and ability to connect with participants made the session especially valuable. I would highly recommend Celeste to schools, universities, and organizations looking for a knowledgeable and impactful speaker.”
Will Moss, CEO, HBCU CONNECT, LLC

Common questions

Short answers to what leaders ask most. The full list has more than 40 questions.

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Where can I download Celeste Warren’s official bio?
Her official bio, titled Meet Celeste, is available as a PDF document. The link is on the Media Kit page of this site. Event organizers, journalists, and procurement teams can use it to introduce her or verify her background. More in the FAQ
Has Celeste Warren been covered in the press?
Yes. USA News published a feature on The Truth About Equity and Celeste Warren’s mission to redefine fairness in the workplace, and Vista Today covered Celeste Warren Consulting in July 2025. Both articles are linked on the Media Kit page. More in the FAQ
Who has endorsed Celeste Warren’s work?
Endorsements include Kenneth Frazier, Former Executive Chairman of Merck & Co., Inc.; Leila McKenzie-Delis, Founder and CEO of DIAL Global; Devon Proudfoot of Cornell University’s ILR School; and Will Moss, CEO of HBCU CONNECT. Their exact words appear on the Media Kit page. More in the FAQ
How do I send a press or speaking inquiry?
Send press and speaking inquiries through the contact form on crwdiversity.com. Include your outlet or event, the date, the audience, and the topic you have in mind. The official bio is available in advance so you can prepare an introduction. More in the FAQ
Who wrote The Truth About Equity?
Celeste Warren wrote The Truth About Equity. She spent 28 years at a Fortune 100 company, including 10 years leading global diversity and inclusion as Vice President and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer. Today she is the Founder of Celeste Warren Consulting, LLC, a TEDx speaker, and an executive advisor. More in the FAQ

Booking Celeste or writing about her work?

Send press, speaking, and advisory inquiries through the contact form on crwdiversity.com.

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