Celia Clay, MPH, CTP, PCOE
Celia Clay, MPH, CTP, PCOE, is a distinguished public health professional, educator, and military veteran whose career reflects over three decades of service and leadership in health sciences, emergency preparedness, and education. Currently serving as the Public Health Emergency Planning Coordinator for the Fort Bend County Department of Health & Human Services, she brings a wealth of expertise from her years as a U.S. Air Force Reserve Senior Public Health Officer and Subject Matter Expert in biological warfare, epidemiology, and medical readiness. Her extensive credentials include certifications as a Certified Training Professional and a Professional in Online Education, alongside her Master of Public Health degree and advanced studies through the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine.
Throughout her career, Ms. Clay has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to advancing public health education and crisis response. She has served as Program Manager for the Texas Engineering Extension Service, teaching and developing preparedness programs under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and spent more than a decade as an Allied Health Sciences Instructor with Pearland ISD, where she earned the “Above & Beyond Teacher Award.” Her passion for mentorship and professional development also led her to participate as faculty in the MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Michael J. Ahearn Summer Workshop for High School Science Educators, and to serve as a mentor through the University of St. Thomas Alumni Program.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Celia remains deeply engaged in community service. She has volunteered for nearly two decades with the Pearland Area Citizens Corps, the Medical Reserve Corps, and Community Emergency Response Teams, teaching disaster readiness and health resilience to youth and adults alike. A retired officer and lifelong learner, she continues to champion public health education, emergency preparedness, and the empowerment of future leaders in healthcare and community service.
• Professional Certificate in Online Education
• Certified Training Professional (national level)
• Medical Readiness Planner
• TEA Licensure: Secondary Science English & Health Science Technology
• UTHealth Houston School of Public Health - MPH
• Pearland ISD Above & Beyond Teacher Award
• Colonel Joseph M. Long Trophy
• Pearland Area Citizens Corps (PACC)
• Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart CARITAS Volunteer Program
• SEMPER FI NUMBER 3 MEMORIAL HONOR DETAIL INC.
• SEMPER FI NUMBER (#) 3 MEMORIAL HONOR DETAIL INC
• Pearland Medical Reserve Corps
• Community Emergency Response Team
• The University of St. Thomas Alumni Mentoring Program
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to my deep passion for public health. Over the years, I have been fortunate to lead an eventful and rewarding career, traveling the world on various health missions that have broadened my perspective and strengthened my expertise. Prior to my work in public health, I began my professional journey as a school teacher, an experience that instilled in me a lifelong commitment to education, service, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of others.
Locations
Fort Bend County Dept. of Health & Human Services
Pearland, TX 77584