Celida Jimenez, BA
Program Director
Renee Steedley

Celida Jimenez currently serves as the Assistant Program Director at Renee Steedley Family Residence. She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Mercy College in 2004. Ms. Jimenez possess over fifteen years of experience in the human services field which has transformed her vision of the world. Meeting people from different cultures, principles and beliefs has without a doubt enhanced her understanding of those in need.

Prior to having the opportunity to be a part of the management world, Ms. Jimenez worked for a variety of not-for-profit organizations providing a range of services from Home Care, Family Crisis Intervention and Case Management. In 2008, the chance to serve from a different platform presented itself and the new journey began. Ms. Jimenez worked for several years as a Case Manager Supervisor which molded her for the next professional role as an Assistant Program Director from 2014 to present.

Ms. Jimenez is exploring her options to go back to college to obtain a Master’s degree in Social Work or Human Resources, to obtain the necessary knowledge to continue doing what she loves the most; helping others and attaining professional growth simultaneously.

Ms. Jimenez enjoys her current role at Renee Steedley because it is an opportunity to empower women to love and value themselves more and to be self-sufficient. Ms. Jimenez knows first-hand the struggles that women go through in life. She also knows that the power to overcome all challenges resides within yourself.