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Media, press, and books: Celeste Warren

Celeste Warren has been featured by USA News and VISTA Today, has spoken at DIAL Global Virtual summits, Cornell University's ILR School, and HBCU CONNECT, and is the author of two books.

Last updated November 2026

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Where has Celeste Warren been featured and where has she spoken?

Celeste Warren's work has been covered by USA News, in a feature on her mission to redefine fairness in the workplace, and by VISTA Today in July 2025. Her TEDx talk, The Cost of Standing Still, is on YouTube, and hosts at DIAL Global, Cornell's ILR School, and HBCU CONNECT have published praise for her sessions.

Coverage, appearances, books, and writing

Celeste Warren media and appearances
Type	Outlet or host	Title	Detail
Press	USA News	The Truth About Equity: Celeste Warren's Mission to Redefine Fairness in the Workplace	Feature article
Press	VISTA Today	Celeste Warren Consulting	Feature, July 2025
Talks and appearances	TEDx	The Cost of Standing Still	TEDx talk, on YouTube
Talks and appearances	DIAL Global	DIAL Global Virtual summits	Speaker, per Leila McKenzie-Delis, Founder & CEO
Talks and appearances	Cornell University, ILR School	Guest speaker, Human Resource Studies class	Per Devon Proudfoot, Assistant Professor
Talks and appearances	HBCU CONNECT, LLC	Member presentation	Per Will Moss, CEO
Books	Book	The Truth About Equity	How policies, practices, systems, and decisions shape access to opportunity
Books	Book	How to Be a Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador	Everyone's Role in Helping All Feel Accepted, Engaged, and Valued
Writing and resources	Substack	The Equity Leadership Brief	Articles and commentary on leadership, talent, culture, and opportunity
Writing and resources	Press kit	Official bio (PDF)	Meet Celeste: the official speaker bio

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Books by Celeste Warren

The Truth About Equity

What if the problem isn't the people, but the systems surrounding them? Celeste challenges leaders to look beyond good intentions and examine how everyday policies, practices, systems, and decisions shape people's access to opportunity. It is a practical invitation to think differently about what fairness really requires and the role leaders play in creating it.

Explore The Truth About Equity

How to Be a Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador

Many people feel they have no role in driving diversity and inclusion, but everyone has a role in making real change. The book is a guide for how individuals can use their abilities to create the culture they want to see, where everyone can feel engaged and empowered to add value.

Explore How to Be a Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador

In their words

What hosts and leaders have said about Celeste

Quoted exactly as published on crwdiversity.com.

"Celeste is a phenomenal leader. A true natural communicator who speaks with candor, passion, and lived experience. We have welcomed Celeste as a leading authority to speak at our DIAL Global Virtual summits as she truly epitomizes authenticity through her passion for positive affirmative change."
Leila McKenzie-Delis, Founder & CEO, DIAL Global
"Celeste delivered an insightful and engaging presentation that provided our members with practical strategies they could immediately apply in their career. Her depth of experience, authentic delivery, and ability to connect with participants made the session especially valuable. I would highly recommend Celeste to schools, universities, and organizations looking for a knowledgeable and impactful speaker."
Will Moss, CEO, HBCU CONNECT, LLC
"Celeste was one of the most impactful speakers I have had visit my class. She has a vast knowledge of DEI issues and was tremendously effective in helping my students make connections between research and practice. Her approachable style facilitated a meaningful and productive dialogue on DEI in the workplace."
Devon Proudfoot, Assistant Professor, Human Resource Studies, ILR School, Cornell University
"The guide for creating cultures where everyone feels welcomed and empowered."
Kenneth Frazier, Former Executive Chairman, Merck & Co., Inc.

Press kit

For press and event programs

Use the official bio PDF for programs and introductions. Short description: Celeste Warren is a former Fortune 100 Vice President, TEDx speaker, author, and executive advisor, and the founder of Celeste Warren Consulting, LLC. Press inquiries use the same contact form as speaking inquiries.

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Common questions

All 45 questions in the FAQ

What books has Celeste Warren written?: Celeste Warren is the author of The Truth About Equity and How to Be a Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador: Everyone's Role in Helping All Feel Accepted, Engaged, and Valued. The first examines how policies, practices, and decisions shape access to opportunity. The second shows individuals how they can help build a culture where everyone feels engaged.
Is there a speaker bio or press kit?: Yes. Celeste's official bio is available as a PDF in the Press Kit section of crwdiversity.com, and the media page on this site lists press coverage, her TEDx talk, and her books. Press inquiries use the same contact form as speaking inquiries.
Where can I read Celeste's current thinking?: Celeste writes The Equity Leadership Brief on Substack, with articles and commentary on the workplace developments shaping leadership, talent, culture, and opportunity. Reading recent issues is a good way for organizers to see what she is focused on before a briefing or keynote.
Where can I watch The Cost of Standing Still?: You can watch The Cost of Standing Still on YouTube at youtu.be/rUbv2tt6d_Y. Organizers can share the link with planning committees before booking, because it shows Celeste's delivery and core message in one viewing. The TEDx page on this site summarizes the talk's central question and how it connects to her keynotes.
Does Celeste speak to universities and student groups?: Yes. Devon Proudfoot, Assistant Professor at Cornell University's ILR School, called her one of the most impactful speakers to visit her class. Will Moss, CEO of HBCU CONNECT, recommended her to schools, universities, and organizations. Contact her through crwdiversity.com to discuss a campus event.
Is there a free resource from Celeste?: Yes. A free guide, 6 Practical Ways to Lead More Fairly, Intentionally and Effectively, introduces the Equity in Action Model with key insights, reflection questions, and simple next steps for each of its six elements. It is offered on crwdiversity.com.

Press or speaking inquiry?

Both go through one contact form on crwdiversity.com.

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