Celina de León

About Celina de León

Celina De León (she/her) loves words and sharing stories. With more than 25 years of publishing, journalism, public relations, and digital strategy experience, she partners with writers and thought leaders to craft compelling narratives and build authentic platforms.Celina has ghostwritten more than 20 memoirs, biographies, and founder stories, bringing diverse voices to the page with care and precision. Her own writing has appeared in HuffPost, School Library Journal, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and a Lambda Literary Award-winning anthology. As a publicist and strategist, she\'s secured coverage in outlets like The New York Times and Lambda Literary, and designed an author website selected by the U.S. Library of Congress for archiving.She currently serves as a writer and editor for Jobs for the Future and The Center for Cartoon Studies, and collaborates regularly with independent presses such as Munn Avenue Press. Passionate about amplifying underrepresented voices, Celina volunteers with Lez Run and Hilltop Books in Philadelphia.Celina holds an M.A. in human rights from Columbia University and a B.A. in journalism from Northeastern University. Her approach is both thoughtful and collaborative. Celina listens deeply, works strategically, and takes genuine joy in helping stories make their mark on the world.When she\'s not reading, writing, or editing, you can find Celina running along the Schuylkill Trail in Philadelphia, where she lives with her wife, daughter, and forever kitten.

Experience

1. Proofreader & Editor

   Jobs for the Future (JFF)

   Oct 2023 — Present

   Proofread and copyedit presentations and reports for internal and external audiences• Rewrite technical analyses for clarity and active voice• Provide rush services on per need basis

Education

• Columbia University

  MA, Human Rights

  2003 — 2005

• Northeastern University

  BA, Journalism

  1996 — 2001

Skills

• New Media
• Press Releases
• Nonprofits
• Editing
• Strategic Communications
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Publications
• Social Media
• Facebook
• Magazines
• Editorial
• Writing
• Social Media Integration
• Copy Editing
• Marketing
• Human Rights
• Social Media Communications
• Blogging
• Speech Writing
• Public Relations
• Proofreading
• Media Relations
• Crisis Communications
• Healthcare
• Publishing
• Publicity
• Books
• Social Media Marketing
• Copywriting
• Journalism
• Women's Health
• Grant Writing
• Community Outreach