Celeste Avery

Board Vice President
Associate Director for Administrative Planning in the Office of the Executive Vice President at Princeton University

Celeste Avery is the Associate Director for Administrative Planning in the Office of the Executive Vice President at Princeton University. In this role, she represents the EVP and her strategic priorities on key projects and committees aimed at enhancing campus services.

Prior to joining Princeton, Celeste served as the Director of the Office of the Vice President for Assessment & Learning Technology Development at Educational Testing Service (ETS). She played a crucial role in advocating for innovative technologies that significantly improved productivity and streamlined operations. With extensive experience in educational assessment, Celeste has held various positions at ETS, contributing to the development of high-stakes assessments and the enhancement of operational processes.

Celeste is a forward-thinking and collaborative leader known for improving operations and infrastructure. She is skilled at promoting the adoption of new technologies to enhance productivity and drive cost savings while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that nurtures continuous improvement and staff well-being. She is a trusted partner to senior leadership, guiding organizational success through a blend of empathy, strategic planning, and operational expertise.

Celeste is deeply passionate about supporting mental health initiatives and believes that fostering resilience and emotional intelligence from a young age is crucial for community well-being.

She holds a degree in biology and secondary education from Southampton College of Long Island University.