Celeste Alleyne Carr

CEO, Founder

About

Celestial Soirees At Celestial Soirees, we design luxurious experiences that blend elegance, imagination, and intentional detail. Our mission is to create unforgettable events that inspire wonder, celebrate meaningful moments, and reflect the brilliance of every client’s vision. As the former Director of Executive Engagement at Microsoft, Celeste Alleyne led an internal talent agency that managed senior executives and external speakers, including celebrities and thought leaders, ensuring seamless integration into Microsoft's global event portfolio. Her expertise spans marketing, public affairs, and strategic communications, driving impactful engagement strategies and fostering meaningful connections. With over 35 years of experience across corporate communications, public relations, events and community affairs, Celeste has contributed significantly to initiatives such as STEM education, Executive coaching and AI curriculum development. Known for empowering diverse communities, she has received multiple awards for her work in digital equity and corporate citizenship. Currently, she is passionate about crafting innovative solutions to enhance and elevate corporate, influencer and community event experiences globally.

Country

United States

City

Los Angeles

Industry

Events Services

Skill

Diversity & Inclusion, Internal Communications, Content Development, Non-profit Management, Relationship Marketing, Marketing, Broadcast Journalism, Brand Development, Public Affairs, Program Management, Media Relations, Crisis Communications, Nonprofit Organizations, Broadcast Television, Community Engagement, Strategic Communications, Strategic Partnerships, Public Relations, New Media, Digital Media

Experience

CEO, Founder

Celestial Soirees

2025-7 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

Los Angeles, CA

I help companies build positive brand recognition and strengthen their media presence through creative strategies, authentic storytelling, and meaningful events and audience engagement. My mission is to shape compelling narratives that resonate, inspire, and elevate brands in the ever-evolving event and entertainment landscape.

Member Board of Directors

Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce

2019-9 - Present · 7 yrs 1 mo

Greater Los Angeles Area

Support small business and entrepreneurship

Advisory Board Member

Brotherhood Crusade

2008-12 - Present · 17 yrs 10 mos

Los Angeles, California

Director Executive Engagement

Microsoft

2021-3 - 2025-7 · 4 yrs 5 mos

United States

Director, Citizenship & Market Development, Microsoft

Microsoft

2006-1 - 2021-3 · 15 yrs 3 mos

Based in Los Angeles

Oversee corporate citizenship, public affairs, market development, digital access and STEM education efforts across the US. Lead field community Ambassador Councils and advise US Microsoft President on diversity and inclusion, community and culture transformation initiatives.

Board Of Directors

Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce

2018-1 - 2023-7 · 5 yrs 7 mos

Los Angeles, California

Founding Member

AllBright

2019-8 - 2021-9 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Los Angeles

Allbright is a women's business club supporting career growth, innovation, networking and entrepreneurship

Socrates Program

The Aspen Institute

2020-6 - 2020-8 · 3 mos

Member of the Summer Socrates Program to discuss issues around Power, Race and Innovation (Aspen Institute think-tank)

Public Relations and Community Affairs Director

Nike

2002-8 - 2006-12 · 4 yrs 5 mos

Beaverton, Oregon & LA

Directed Sports PR and marketing. Worked with world's premier, all-star athletes including Kobe Bryant, Carmelo Anthony, Lance Armstrong, Serena Williams. Lead Community Affairs efforts for national NikeGo initiative; encouraging and promoting healthy lifestyles for youth and building beautiful, safe athletic spaces throughout underserved communities.

Public Relations & Community Affairs Director

AT&T

1994-9 - 2002-8 · 8 yrs

Los Angeles

Oversaw PR and community affairs programs for Southern California, staff of 5 and AT&T corporate & Foundation grants.

Education

Brown University

Writing, TV, Film Theory and Production

1977 - 1981 · 4 yrs

Thanks to incredible professors and thesis counselors, I became a strong networker, writer and strategist. My degree in semiotics focused on communications theory and the study of right and left brain differences. Brown offers one of only two Semiotics programs in the US.