OUR PEOPLE

Meet the Team

The recruiters behind CelenaRecruiting.com, dedicated to finding exceptional talent for what’s next.

Celena Braaten, Founder and CEO

FOUNDER & CEO

Celena Braaten

Chief Executive Officer

Celena leads CelenaRecruiting.com with a clear focus: pairing high-performing professionals with companies ready to grow. She brings a strategic eye and a personal touch to every search.

Under her leadership, the team has built a reputation for honest guidance, fast turnaround, and partnerships that last.

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CO-FOUNDER

Jesse Braaten

Co-Founder

Jesse helped build CelenaRecruiting.com from the ground up and works alongside Celena to shape the firm's direction, partnerships, and growth.

He brings a practical, people-first approach that keeps every search focused on lasting results for clients and candidates alike.

Jesse Braaten, Co-Founder
Aisha Morgan, Director of Talent Acquisition

Aisha Morgan

Director of Talent Acquisition

Aisha leads every search from first brief to signed offer. She pairs deep market knowledge with honest advice, so clients hire faster and candidates land roles they love.

Hannah Lindqvist, Senior Executive Recruiter

Hannah Lindqvist

Senior Executive Recruiter

Hannah focuses on leadership and finance searches. She takes the time to understand a company's culture so every introduction is a real fit, not just a match on paper.

Mei Tanaka, Technology Recruiting Lead

Mei Tanaka

Technology Recruiting Lead

Mei connects engineers, data specialists, and IT leaders with teams that need them. Her network spans startups and enterprise alike.

Naomi Yazzie, Healthcare Recruiting Lead

Naomi Yazzie

Healthcare Recruiting Lead

Naomi recruits nurses, clinicians, and healthcare leaders for hospitals and clinics that need them now. She knows what makes a placement stick, and she stays with every search until it does.

Jordan Ellis, Client Partnerships Manager

Jordan Ellis

Client Partnerships Manager

Jordan builds lasting relationships with hiring teams. He keeps communication clear and searches on schedule, from kickoff to start date.

Ryan Whitaker, Candidate Success Manager

Ryan Whitaker

Candidate Success Manager

Ryan guides candidates through interviews, offers, and onboarding. His steady coaching turns job seekers into confident new hires.

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