Meet Celena Donahue

Celena Donahue is Pueblo Indian, and her family is Hupa, Yurok, and Karuk. She was raised on the Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation in rural northeastern Humboldt County. She graduated from California State University of Sacramento in 2008. She currently is a Cancer & Health Disparities Eliminator, Public Health Equity Advocate, and Talking Circle Facilitator. Celena works on multiple cross-functional initiatives addressing clinical quality and service improvement programs. She also has 17 years in Clinical Pathology and has been working in Public Health for over a decade which she has successfully collaborated with numerous tribes, Indian Health Services (IHS), community clinics, and different stakeholders in the healthcare community over the past several years. As a result of her collaborative efforts there has been a significant increase in health and cancer screenings. She has a vested interest in tribal communities and minimizing the healthcare disparities in these communities. Celena has also served as the internal subject matter expert on Tribal Public Health Issues, working on culturally appropriate materials, training, and guides. She has strong ties through a plethora of tribal communities where she has served as a community member and healthcare professional. Celena currently volunteers and serves as a Chair and Board member for several tribal coalitions, boards, and committees.

Celena is a member of The Loop's Advisory Collective.