Celeste joined Risk Waters after working as a presenter on a public access cable channel, where she campaigned on behalf of the disadvantaged in New York. She was one of a kind, and immediately made an impact on all her colleagues with her unstinting good humour, and interest in what others were doing.

A wonderful and unique woman. Celeste’s smile would brighten anyone's day, and no matter how difficult the situation she found herself in she was always happy. Celeste’s grace, charm and charisma were just some of her wonderful qualities.

Celeste was one of those rare individuals who was untouched by any trace of cynicism. Everyone who met her was enlivened by her yearning for knowledge and enthusiastic approach to life. Any new experience seemed to invigorate her and she loved to spend time meeting people. Celeste's work colleagues were fortunate in that she was the type of person that liked to help other people and take charge of difficult situations, no task was ever too big for her. We will miss her drive, her sweetness and her big heart.

Celeste was a very important member of the conferences team and will be greatly missed by all colleagues, friends and clients who were privileged to work with her.