About Celina
I am a…
Agnostic, Concerned citizen, Connector, Environmentalist, Global soul, Idea generator, Parent, Philanthropist, Social entrepreneur
I'm passionate about
my family including 2 mutts, wildlife/animals, locally-driven solutions, youth-led community development/impact, low-tech innovation for systems change, adventure travel, dancing, young adult fiction books, unconditional cash transfers, and many other things... (in no particular order...)
Areas of expertise
Localization, Mental Health, Public-private partnerships, Social and Emotional Learning, Violence Prevention, Volunteerism, Youth
The TED story
Our organization is an Audacious Project Awardee, funding our dream mental health initiative, and I had the amazing opportunity to do a TED Talk in Vancounver in 2022.
Things you might not know
telling a dog's age, riding roller coasters (not sure if that's a skill), learning choreography, puzzles