Visionary Leadership

UCSB Arts & Lectures Miller McCune Executive Director Celesta Billeci was honored by the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce in recognition of her 25 years at the university.

Celesta, a longtime friend, received the Visionary Arts Leadership Award as part of the Regional Business Awards Gala at the Hilton from Dr. Colin Marlaire, provost at Pacifica Graduate Institute.

During her tenure the organization’s operations increased tenfold, making Arts & Lectures one of the nation’s most respected public arts programs.