iTTU Mentor

Cele Stone

Functional Expertise

• Public Relations

• Leadership

• Branding

Industry Expertise

• Agricultural Innovation

• Advertising/Marketing

• Strategic Partnerships

Cele Stone is the Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships and Innovation for Texas Tech University’s Davis College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. Stone serves as a matchmaker for industry and academia with deep experience in matching individual/company needs with the appropriate opportunities. These efforts lead to long-term relationships resulting in sponsored research, product validation, new innovations, student internship opportunities, and ultimately, career pathways for students.

Cele founded her first agricultural company at age 27 and continues her entrepreneurial adventures with her husband, Evan. Part of their portfolio includes owning and operating a luxury BNB in Lubbock, Texas, experiencelbk.com. She recently completed her Ph.D. in Agricultural Education and Communications at Texas Tech University.