Celeste Luna, Ph.D
Dr. Luna is the Thoma Scholars Campus Coordinator for Oklahoma State University. She holds a BS and a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Her educational background includes a year studying abroad in the U.S. through the Smithsonian Pre-doctoral Fellowship and in Brazil through doctoral funding. She has taught Epistemology at high-school level and have extensive experience in writing scientific publications.
She has been part of outreach programs for children and families (Team member of Escuela de Animales; content developer for Inteligencia Animal). She has also developed and published an art catalog that captures the Latino experience during the pandemic. Her former roles as an educator, researcher and coordinator, have helped her advocate for students and address their needs, while offering guidance and support in a safe environment. She looks forward to forge deep and meaningful connections, where the students can reflect on their obstacles and their growth and celebrate their achievements.
Celeste enjoys spending time with her husband and her dog Dima, drawing nature and trying new baking recipes.