Celia Joseph

Celia Joseph started her career at the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation on June 21, 2006, as a CSA, a position she held for less than a month before getting quickly promoted to Urban Park Ranger on July 17, 2006. This opportunity changed her life for the better, having previously worked doing odd jobs. Ten years later, in 2016, Joseph was promoted to Associate Urban Park Ranger. Now fully ensconced in her job, her love for nature and an honest desire to protect the natural habitats of the parks affords her the opportunity to help effect change for park users and Local 983 members alike. She sees the union as a big family and is glad to be a part of safeguarding the rights of those she works with by being their advocate.

As someone who is intellectually curious and always striving to learn new things, Joseph shows a genuine interest in the union and getting the job done. She believes that being on the union's board is a great opportunity to help as an advocate and find new ways to solve problems for union members, all under the guidance of other long-serving board members.