Celia Laskowski

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Program Officer at COMEXUS Fulbright-García Robles

Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts, United States

Overview

Celia is a strategic program leader specializing in managing complex global portfolios and enhancing program performance through data-informed decision-making. A Georgetown University graduate and Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM), her colleagues describe her as an essential team member who gets up to speed very quickly. She has extensive experience with USAID and international foundations.

Celia is passionate about driving high-impact outcomes in international development, focusing on health and education programs for underserved communities. Her work with the International Youth Foundation and on youth-focused teams at USAID highlights a commitment to empowering the next generation and fostering continuous improvement in development projects.

Unique fact: Celia was a recipient of the highly prestigious Presidential Management Fellowship.

Personality Overview

Big Picture Person

Enthusiastic

Informal

They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.  They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships. They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections.

Topics They Care About

Program Monitoring
Her expertise lies in advancing monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems to improve data quality, strengthen program performance, and accelerate continuous improvement.
International Development
Her entire career, from her MS in Foreign Service to roles at USAID and IYF, is focused on advancing shared development goals in partnership with global stakeholders.
Youth Empowerment
She has direct experience managing health and education programs for youth at USAID and strengthening youth program portfolios at the International Youth Foundation.

Media Appearances

Celia has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2025
Program Officer at COMEXUS Fulbright-García Robles
10-2021 - 2-2022
Program Analyst and Project Manager, Health & Education Youth Team at USAID
8-2020 - 7-2025
Program Analyst and Project Manager, Research Division at USAID
2020 - 2022
Presidential Management Fellow at USAID
11-2019 - 4-2020
Measurement, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) Program Associate at International Youth Foundation

Education

2018 - 2020
Master of Science - MS from Georgetown University Master of Science in Foreign Service
2007 - 2011
Bachelor of Arts - BA from Brown University

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Insights For Selling To Celia

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Be friendly and entertaining in your conversation

DONT's

  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail
  • Avoid cutting into their flow
  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Celia is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Celia

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Celia move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Celia take some risk or not?

  • They can take certain risks that are unlikely to have personal consequences.

You And Celia

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