Biography
Joined Griswold LaSalle in 2024
Celene Mears is a proud Dinuba High School graduate who became a mom in 1999. She spent several years in management roles, including three years as a restaurant manager, before joining CSET as a Senior Program Specialist in the Youth Department. There, she worked closely with underprivileged, foster, and gang-affiliated youth—an experience that deepened her passion for supporting the community.
In 2019, Celene earned her Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies from College of the Sequoias and has been working in the legal field ever since. She joined Griswold LaSalle as a Paralegal in 2024.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, coordinating events, and finding meaningful ways to support youth in the community. Celene married her high school sweetheart in 2014, and together they have a blended family of 11, with 9 wonderful kids.