About Celeste Initiative
What we do
Meet our team
Loredana Crisan
Founder, President
Loredana Crisan is a tech executive, creative leader, and founder of Celeste Initiative. With a background in design and technology, Loredana spent her entire career building tools that connect and empower people—and started Celeste to extend that mission to the next generation.
Karol Nogueira
Secretary
Karoline Nogueira serves as the Secretary of Celeste Initiative, bringing a strong background in marketing and a lifelong passion for working with children. Karoline’s deep empathy and commitment to equity make her a vital part of the foundation’s mission to ensure every child has a chance to explore their creativity and potential.
Belinda Mak
Treasurer
Belinda Mak is the Treasurer for Celeste Initiative. Previously, Belinda served on nonprofit boards such as Glenridge Cooperative Preschool and Dolores Huerta Elementary. In her expert hands, Celeste Initiative’s resources are stewarded with integrity and transparency, for longlasting impact.
Ayana Kang
Marketing Co-lead
Ayana Kang is a student at San Francisco’s Urban High School and the Marketing Co-Lead for the Celeste Initiative. With a strong aptitude for science and a passion for equity, Ayana brings creativity and purpose to their role—amplifying the foundation’s mission to support underrepresented youth in music and research.
Erik Moga
Research Lead
Erik Moga brings a powerful blend of research expertise, design thinking, and social impact leadership to Celeste Initiative. Erik previously served as Director of Financial Health Programs at IDEO.org and led user insights teams at major tech companies like Meta and Square.
Jovanna Chen
Marketing Co-lead
Jovanna Chen is a student at Lowell High School in San Francisco and serves as the Marketing Co-Lead for the Celeste Initiative. She is passionate about storytelling as a tool for connection and change, and brings a strong focus on community-building to her role. Jovanna helps share the voices and stories that shape Celeste’s mission.
Contact us
info@celesteinitiative.org
About Celeste Initiative
What we do
Meet our team
Loredana Crisan
Founder, President
Loredana Crisan is a tech executive, creative leader, and founder of Celeste Initiative. With a background in design and technology, Loredana spent her entire career building tools that connect and empower people—and started Celeste to extend that mission to the next generation.
Karol Nogueira
Secretary
Karoline Nogueira serves as Celeste’s Secretary, bringing a strong background in marketing and a lifelong passion for working with children. Karoline’s empathy and commitment to equity make her a vital part of our mission to ensure every child has a chance to explore their creativity and potential.
Belinda Mak
Treasurer
Belinda Mak is the Treasurer for Celeste Initiative. Previously, Belinda served on nonprofit boards such as Glenridge Cooperative Preschool and Dolores Huerta Elementary. In her expert hands, Celeste Initiative’s resources are stewarded with integrity and transparency, for longlasting impact.
Ayana Kang
Marketing Co-lead
Ayana Kang is a student at San Francisco’s Urban High School and Celeste’s Marketing Co-Lead. With a strong aptitude for science and a passion for equity, Ayana brings creativity and purpose to their role, amplifying our mission to support underrepresented youth in music and research.
Erik Moga
Research Lead
Erik Moga brings a powerful blend of research expertise, design thinking, and social impact leadership to Celeste Initiative. Erik previously served as Director of Financial Health Programs at IDEO.org and led user insights teams at major tech companies like Meta and Square.
Jovanna Chen
Marketing Co-lead
Jovanna Chen is a student at Lowell High School in San Francisco and serves as Celeste’s Marketing Co-Lead. She is passionate about storytelling as a tool for change, and brings a strong focus on community-building by helping share the voices and stories that shape Celeste’s mission.
Contact us
info@celesteinitiative.org
Celeste Initiative
About Celeste Initiative
What we do
Meet our team
Loredana Crisan
Founder, President
Loredana Crisan is a tech executive, creative leader, and founder of Celeste Initiative. With a background in design and technology, Loredana spent her entire career building tools that connect and empower people—and started Celeste to extend that mission to the next generation.
Karol Nogueira
Secretary
Karoline Nogueira serves as Celeste’s Secretary, bringing a strong background in marketing and a lifelong passion for working with children. Karoline’s empathy and commitment to equity make her a vital part of our mission to ensure every child has a chance to explore their creativity and potential.
Belinda Mak
Treasurer
Belinda Mak is the Treasurer for Celeste Initiative. Previously, Belinda served on nonprofit boards such as Glenridge Cooperative Preschool and Dolores Huerta Elementary. In her expert hands, Celeste Initiative’s resources are stewarded with integrity and transparency, for longlasting impact.
Ayana Kang
Marketing Co-lead
Ayana Kang is a student at San Francisco’s Urban High School and Celeste’s Marketing Co-Lead. With a strong aptitude for science and a passion for equity, Ayana brings creativity and purpose to their role, amplifying our mission to support underrepresented youth in music and research.
Erik Moga
Research Lead
Erik Moga brings a powerful blend of research expertise, design thinking, and social impact leadership to Celeste Initiative. Erik previously served as Director of Financial Health Programs at IDEO.org and led user insights teams at major tech companies like Meta and Square.
Jovanna Chen
Marketing Co-lead
Jovanna Chen is a student at Lowell High School in San Francisco and serves as Celeste’s Marketing Co-Lead. She is passionate about storytelling as a tool for change, and brings a strong focus on community-building by helping share the voices and stories that shape Celeste’s mission.