Adriana Castillo Email & Phone Number

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Capital Markets - Trade Market Data

• Collaborated with 5 designers and 2 managers on a website redesign strategy of the non-profit YTB Global, enhancing user experience for 2K+ youth and volunteering partners, while crafting a brand identity for a.
• Conducted comprehensive user research, including 6+ in-depth interviews, to extract actionable insights, pinpoint pain points, and drive data-informed decisions for the website redesign.
• Spearheaded the design of an intuitive and accessible mobile version tailored for youth.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

• Assist developing a course curriculum for African-American high school students to learn data science using Python and Pandas to challenge intersectionality.
• Work with 20 students conducting database mining and surveying to create data visualizations, and translate insights into actionable strategies for non-profits.
• Led group's research on housing and resource availability in Boston, working with Habitat for Humanity.

San Francisco, California, United States

• Improve the navigation and user accessibility of the non-profit My Digital TAT2 website.
• Identified pain points and user needs, informing the design of visually compelling products that met business needs.
• Conducted user research and competitive analysis to inform redesign strategy, implemented and maintained a design system, improved experience for over 50,000 members, and increased user retention by 12%.

• Develop supportive relationships with 30+ individual residents and formed strong connections amongst students of widely diverse backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs.
• Assist the House President and Community Director as an emergency responder for crisis management, peer/conflict mediation, and other scenarios which required immediate attention.
• Oversee the implementation of College and Residential Life rules in order to provide a safe and inclusive environment to all 130+ residents of the building.

• Coached low-income women with empathy, effective communication, and constructive criticism to empower and inspire women to achieve independence through their finances
• Coordinated technical aspects for weekly financial independence seminars with over 25 participants
• Facilitated group activities and discussions to ensure smooth transitions in meetings

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Computer Science And Studio Art

Activities and Societies: Wellesley Collective Magazine, WZLY Radio Station, House Council

Cross-Registered Student, Computer Science

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Track & Field, French Club, Leadership Club, Dance Team

Game Development, Computer Graphics, Business Of Technology