Ethereal Winds Independent Staff

Celeste Collette, Compliance Director

Celeste Collette is an El Paso native and dedicated arts administrator, educator, and nonprofit team member. She currently serves as the Chief People Officer for New Beginnings Pediatric Therapy, where she oversees human resources, organizational development, training, and employee engagement initiatives.

Within Sun City Musical Arts, Celeste serves as Chief Administrative Officer and has also held the role of Media Manager, helping support organizational operations, communications, marketing, and strategic growth. As an alumna of both Sun City Independent Percussion and Ethereal Winds Independent, she has experienced firsthand the impact of the performing arts programs she now helps lead and develop.

Her marching experience also includes performing with The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps, where she gained valuable experience in leadership, teamwork, and excellence in performance.

Prior to her current role in healthcare administration, Celeste served as a high school band director for three years, sharing her passion for music education with students throughout the El Paso community. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP).

Outside of her professional and volunteer work, Celeste enjoys traveling with her fiancé, Caleb, exploring new destinations, and spending time with their two cats and two dogs. She remains passionate about creating opportunities for young performers and strengthening the arts community in her hometown of El Paso, Texas.