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Fundamental Values of Organizations with Celeste Warren

Jill Wener·May 27, 2026· 2 minutes

What roles do data and storytelling play in DEI work?
How we can share our perspectives and learn from each other while remaining civil?

In this series on healthcare and social disparities, Dr. Jill Wener, a board-certified Internal Medicine specialist, anti-racism educator, meditation expert, and tapping practitioner, interviews experts and gives her own insights into multiple fields relating to social justice and anti-racism.

In this episode, Jill interviews Celeste Warren, a DEI consultant and published author. They take a closer look into why it's more important now than ever to continue doing DEI work and the impacts of grounding in the fundamental values of an organization.

Celeste Warren is a visionary leader who had an impressive 28-year tenure at a global Fortune 100 company, where she rose to the esteemed position of Vice President and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer. During her decade-long leadership of the Global Diversity and Inclusion Center of Excellence, Celeste implemented groundbreaking initiatives that fostered a culture of inclusivity and equity, setting new standards in the industry.

Celeste is a published author and her articles on diversity, equity and inclusion have been featured in numerous national and global publications and she has had the opportunity to speak at various events across the world. She has recently published her second book entitled “The Truth About Equity, What It Really Is, What It Isn’t and Why Everyone Wins When We Get It Right.”

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www.crwdiversity.com


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