Celeste Mena Morales

Celeste Mena Morales

Celeste (she/her) was born in El Salvador and grew up in Guatemala. She came to the United States in 2013. Celeste has had a love for children since growing up with three younger sisters, who she loved to spend time with.

Celeste got her Bachelor's degree in Psychology at the University of Oregon in 2016. She is a graduate from the Couples and Family Therapy Program at the University of Oregon (2019). She is currently working with the Stress Neurobiology and Prevention (SNAP) Research Laboratory and with 90by30 and the Center for Childhood Safety and Wellbeing. Celeste joined CSAW in September of 2019 as a Research Assistant primarily supporting the Parent and Community Cafés.

When Celeste is not working, she is spending time with her family, playing with her children, or watching TV shows.

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