Celeste Coats
About Celeste Coats
Celeste Coats serves as the Executive Assistant to the President of Classy and the COO of GoFundMe, bringing extensive experience in executive support from both nonprofit and legal sectors. She has a strong educational background in Business Administration and Management, with degrees from Mt. San Jacinto College and California State University, Chico.
Current Role at Classy
Celeste Coats serves as the Executive Assistant to the President of Classy, as well as the COO of GoFundMe and Chief Growth Officer. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the operational and strategic initiatives of the organization. Her role involves providing high-level executive support, managing schedules, and facilitating communication between departments. Based in San Diego, California, her work supports the mission of Classy in the nonprofit sector.
Previous Experience at San Diego County Credit Union
Before joining Classy, Celeste Coats worked at San Diego County Credit Union as the Executive Assistant to the President and CEO. She held this position for one year, from 2021 to 2022. In this role, she supported executive leadership and contributed to the administrative functions of the credit union, enhancing her skills in executive support and organizational management.
Legal Administrative Experience
Celeste Coats has a background in legal administration, having worked as a Legal Administrative Assistant at Gunderson Dettmer from 2017 to 2020. Additionally, she served as a Legal Secretary at Dannis Woliver Kelley for one year, from 2020 to 2021. These roles provided her with experience in supporting legal professionals and managing sensitive information, which contributed to her overall expertise in executive support.
Educational Background
Celeste Coats studied Business Administration and Management at California State University, Chico, where she earned her Bachelor's Degree from 2011 to 2013. Prior to that, she completed an Associate's Degree in Business Administration and Management at Mt. San Jacinto College from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, she obtained a Meeting and Events Planning Certificate from San Diego State University in 2016, further enhancing her qualifications in organizational and event management.
Diverse Skill Set and Adaptability
Celeste Coats possesses a diverse skill set that spans hospitality services and legal administration. Her transition from a legal administrative role to an executive assistant position demonstrates her adaptability and growth in professional responsibilities. This varied background equips her with unique insights and capabilities to support high-level executives effectively in both nonprofit and legal sectors.