Celena DiLullo – C-Suite Award Honoree

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Celena DiLullo – C-Suite Award Honoree

Palm Mortuaries and Cemeteries have been caring for Southern Nevadans and their loved ones for almost 100 years. As the organization’s president, Celena DiLullo oversees 238 employees at 10 locations. By nature, DiLullo’s career is one of service, and she exemplifies that not only in her work with her community but also in how she leads her employees.

DiLullo’s extensive experience in a broad range of leadership positions in the company have prepared her for one of her favorite aspects of her work – mentoring. “One of my biggest challenges is ensuring that our associates are able to focus on their work life and personal life balance,” said DiLullo. “This balance in our profession can be challenging because the work we do can be so unpredictable and we must always be ready to serve.”

Her teams demonstrated their willingness to serve after the tragic events of October 1 and throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. DiLullo was instrumental in ensuring that funeral workers were among the first individuals to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. She did her best to provide her team with PPE while managing the influx of customers and record-breaking numbers of burials and cremations. Though DiLullo regularly witnesses grief firsthand, she also sees how community and family thrive even after the passing of loved ones.

DiLullo also gives back to the community through her support of local nonprofits including Nevada Ballet Theatre, Jewish Nevada, LVMPD Foundation, Nathan Adelson Hospice, Nevada Donor Network, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada, and the Injured Police Officers Fund. She also serves as a Commissioner on the Nevada Commission for Women and sits on the Executive Women’s Council for the Vegas Chamber.