Chelsea Celistan
About Chelsea Celistan
Chelsea Celistan serves as Vice President at Providence Equity Partners, having held the position since 2021. She has a strong background in finance, with previous roles at Vista Equity Partners, Citi, and The Vistria Group, and she holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Current Role at Providence Equity Partners
Chelsea Celistan serves as Vice President at Providence Equity Partners, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is involved in various aspects of private equity investment, leveraging her previous experience in the finance sector. Her responsibilities include analyzing potential investment opportunities, managing portfolio companies, and contributing to strategic decision-making processes.
Previous Experience at Vista Equity Partners
Before joining Providence Equity Partners, Chelsea worked at Vista Equity Partners as a Private Equity professional from 2020 to 2021. During her tenure, she focused on investment analysis and portfolio management, gaining insights into the private equity landscape. Her experience at Vista contributed to her development in the field and prepared her for her current role.
Educational Background at Harvard Business School
Chelsea Celistan earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Harvard Business School, completing her studies from 2018 to 2020. The MBA program provided her with advanced knowledge in business management, finance, and strategic decision-making, equipping her for a successful career in private equity.
Early Career and Education at Harvard University
Chelsea began her academic journey at Harvard University, where she studied Government, Economics, and Spanish, achieving a Bachelor of Arts degree from 2010 to 2014. Following her undergraduate studies, she gained practical experience in the finance sector, including roles as an Investment Banking Analyst at Citi and an Associate at The Vistria Group.
Internship Experience at MerchSource
In 2019, Chelsea completed a summer internship at MerchSource, where she applied her academic knowledge in a real-world business environment. This two-month internship allowed her to gain hands-on experience in the retail and consumer goods sector, further enhancing her understanding of business operations.