Celesta Smith
Executive Director
A passion for nature based outdoor learning for every child and family is what Celesta brings to her work. For the last seven years, Celesta has volunteered and worked in elementary education in a variety of roles. She most recently enjoyed substitute teaching. She is also a Certified K-12 Mindfulness Educator and has taught mindfulness to students and teachers in the Tacoma School District. Through her children's elementary school she was an active volunteer supporting an amazing outdoor learning program utilizing Point Defiance Park's vast nature spaces. She has experience with fundraising, marketing and communications, event planning, and non-profit and for-profit bookkeeping.
Celesta and her husband Derek along with their two sons, Rowan and Wyatt live in Tacoma. They are very active in their local community and are excited to be a part of the Barnacles & Bees community. They love the vast Salish Sea water areas to explore through swimming, hiking, and scuba diving. Celesta grew up on the Oregon Coast and her happy place is her feet in the sand and an ocean breeze on her face.
Celesta and her husband Derek along with their two sons, Rowan and Wyatt live in Tacoma. They are very active in their local community and are excited to be a part of the Barnacles & Bees community. They love the vast Salish Sea water areas to explore through swimming, hiking, and scuba diving. Celesta grew up on the Oregon Coast and her happy place is her feet in the sand and an ocean breeze on her face.