Celia Lee
About Celia Lee
Celia Lee serves as the Project Manager and Communications Lead for the DOS Cloud Program Management Office at Belcan, where she has worked since 2018. She has extensive experience in project management and communications within the U.S. Department of State, having held various roles at Belcan since 2015.
Current Role at Belcan
Celia Lee currently serves as Project Manager and Communications Lead for the DOS Cloud Program Management Office at Belcan. In this role, she has developed and managed various communications artifacts and channels to support the CPMO. Her responsibilities include engaging with both technical and non-technical staff to analyze cloud technology needs for key initiatives within the U.S. Department of State. She has been in this position since 2018.
Previous Experience at Belcan
Prior to her current role, Celia Lee held multiple positions at Belcan. She worked as Project Manager and Communications Lead for the DOS Agency CIO Special Programs from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she served as Communications Manager for the DOS Agency Chief Information Officer from 2016 to 2018 and as Program Management Specialist from 2015 to 2016. Her experience in these roles contributed to her expertise in project management and communications within the Department of State.
Education and Academic Background
Celia Lee completed her secondary education at Loudoun Valley High School, where she achieved an Advanced Studies Diploma from 2007 to 2011. She then pursued higher education at Sweet Briar College, earning a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English and Creative Writing from 2011 to 2015. This educational background has equipped her with strong communication and analytical skills.
Key Contributions and Initiatives
Celia Lee has facilitated targeted communications to support CPMO service lanes and priority events. She has produced executive talking points and a variety of official materials for leadership. Notably, she served as the communications lead for the DOS AppDev Summit & Community in November 2020, where she played a significant role in coordinating communications efforts.