Cecily Callahan is a Fresno County native. After graduating high school, she attended Fresno City College and then went on to receive her BA in Theater Arts from Fresno State.

Some of her interests include reading, social media, learning about astrology, TV, people, and any cause that champions the underdog, especially the un-housed community of Fresno. Cecily participated in the Pink House program in 2012/13 where she received an informal but in-depth education on living in intentional community. She also volunteered for Evangel Home, a faith-based shelter for women and children during her time at the Pink House and eventually she ended up on staff as a house manager. There she got first-hand experience in advocating for some of the un-housed women and children of Fresno. Cecily has also volunteered as a CASA of Fresno County, advocating for multiple children in the child dependency court system. 

In 2022, Cecily founded Ash Tree Green Burial, a nonprofit organization with the goal of creating a green burial cemetery for Fresno County. However, her most rewarding job is being a mother.