Celia Elizabeth Barrett

Background

Barrett, Celia Elizabeth was born on March 15, 1952 in McComb, Mississippi, United States. Daughter of Roger McNees and Mary Claire (Simmons) Barrett.

Education

Associate of Arts, Southwest Mississippi Community College, Summit, 1972. Bachelor in Interior Design, Auburn (Alabama) University, 1975. Postgraduate, Parson's School Design, New York City, 1996.

Career

Consultant, designer Bradford National Corporation, New York City, 1979-1981. Senior designer Griswold Heckel & Kelly, 1982-1984, Macy's Corporation Store Design, New York City, 1984-1985. President, designer Celia Barrett Design, 1985-1996.

Producing artistic director, board chairman The Acting Group, Incorporated, New York York City, 1985-1990. President, designer Celia Barrett Design, Jackson, Mississippi. Member advisory board Mississippi College Interior Design/School Fine Arts.

Achievements

• Celia Elizabeth Barrett has been listed as a noteworthy interior designer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Women's National Republican Club, New York City, since 1996, Chamber of Commerce, New York City, since 1996. Member American Society Interior Designers (benefit chairman 1996-1997, board directors), American Institute Architects (affiliate), Daughters of the American Revolution (correspondent secretary since 1996), Colonial Dames American.

Interests

• Avocations: antiques, theatre, geneology.

Connections

Married Joseph Patrick Blake, June 10, 1994.