Celeste Benson

Senior Portfolio Manager

Celeste joined the Yale Investments Office in October 1999 and oversees the Endowment's operations and trading activities. Celeste earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Kenyon College in 1981. Prior to joining YIO, Celeste worked in Sales and Trading at Merrill Lynch, Oppenheimer, Cowen, and Tucker Anthony, and in Sales and Operations at Kidder Peabody. 

What is one thing you love about being a member of the Yale Investments Office team?

Working for Yale has been an extremely rewarding experience and has been highlighted by travel to many cities across Europe and Asia, including my favorite destination, London.

What is your favorite Yale sports team?

Men’s Ice Hockey