December 2, 2025 

The Board of Directors of Network of Community Ministries is today announcing the unanimous approval of Celeste Sneeze as permanent president and CEO, effective immediately. 

 Ms. Sneeze has been serving in an acting capacity for three months, where she has shown outstanding leadership, deep organizational understanding, and strong momentum during the interim period.

 “The entire organization is excited to see Celeste at the helm of Network,” said Lindsay Turman, chair of the Network board. “Her deep expertise and forward-looking vision, along with her collaborative approach and ability to bring people together, will be invaluable as we strengthen our reach. Celeste’s energy and insight make her uniquely suited to guide us into the next chapter.” 

 During her short tenure, Ms. Sneeze has made significant strides in enhancing workplace culture, created plans to expand food pantry options, secured a third-party maintenance contract to improve the facility, navigated the suspension of SNAP benefits and successfully managed budgetary constraints to name a few. 

 Prior to being named the interim leader, Ms. Sneeze was Network’s Chief Program Officer where she led volunteer services, facilities operations and all program related activities.

 “It is a profound honor to be selected to lead Network,” said Ms. Sneeze. “While I have long respected this organization, seeing its mission and exceptional services up close has only deepened my admiration. I look forward to building on Network’s legacy and advancing the work that makes such a difference in our community.”

Richardson-based Network of Community Ministries is a 501©(3) nonprofit organization with a service area that encompasses the entirety of the 14 zip codes within RISD including Lake Highlands and parts of Garland and North Dallas.

For more information on Network of Community Ministries, please go to   http://www.thenetwork.org.