Celeste Gregory
About Celeste Gregory
Celeste Gregory is a Learning Content Writer at Catholic Relief Services in Vienna, Virginia, where she has worked since 2023. With extensive experience in humanitarian programs, she has held various roles at Catholic Relief Services and has a strong focus on capacity-building and emergency response strategies.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Celeste Gregory currently serves as a Learning Content Writer at Catholic Relief Services, a position she has held since 2023 in Vienna, Virginia. Her previous roles within the organization include Technical Advisor III for Emergency Program Quality and Management from 2015 to 2023, and Head of Office in Afghanistan from 2013 to 2015. Gregory has also worked as a Child Countertrafficking Program Manager in Chad and as a Food Security and Livelihoods Program Manager in Sudan. Her extensive experience with CRS spans various capacities, contributing to emergency response and recovery programs across multiple regions.
Education and Expertise
Celeste Gregory holds a Master of Arts in Sustainable International Development from Brandeis University, completed between 2008 and 2010. She earned a Bachelor of Science in International Studies and French from the University of Scranton from 1997 to 2001. Additionally, she obtained a Certificate of Higher European Studies from the IAU Institute for American Universities in 2000. Gregory has expertise in developing emergency MEAL monitoring systems, creating training materials, and facilitating strategic reflections for humanitarian programs.
Background
Celeste Gregory has over seven years of experience working in challenging environments, including Madagascar, Burundi, the Darfur region of Sudan, and Afghanistan. Her career began with Catholic Relief Services as a Diocesan Volunteer in 2007. She has since held various positions that emphasize capacity-building, partnership development, and emergency response. Gregory's work has involved collaboration with community organizations, government counterparts, and donor agencies, enhancing her ability to manage high-performing teams and mentor colleagues.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Celeste Gregory has contributed to significant humanitarian initiatives, including the Afghan Support Project and Operation Allies Welcome at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. At Catholic Relief Services, she served as the Humanitarian Response Department Focal Point for Central Africa, providing technical support for emergency programs across multiple countries. Her work has focused on capacity-strengthening and the development of training materials that adhere to humanitarian standards.