Colleen Castle Email and Phone Number

Devised and implemented legislative strategies and initiatives while managing a highly effectivelegislative team for a senior member of Congress. Fostered the passage of H.R. 4821, the Combatting the Persecution of Religious Groups in China Act, through the House. Managed introduction of H.R. 5526, the Improving Mental Health and Wellness in Schools Act, which passed out of the House Education and Labor Committee. Lead staffer for Member’s role on the Congressional-Executive Commission on… Show more Devised and implemented legislative strategies and initiatives while managing a highly effectivelegislative team for a senior member of Congress. Fostered the passage of H.R. 4821, the Combatting the Persecution of Religious Groups in China Act, through the House. Managed introduction of H.R. 5526, the Improving Mental Health and Wellness in Schools Act, which passed out of the House Education and Labor Committee. Lead staffer for Member’s role on the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC). Effectively led the Member’s appropriations efforts to secure funding for important district priorities, including, but not limited to, defense, agriculture, criminal justice, health, and local university interests. Show less

Managed a policy portfolio including health care, immigration, judiciary, Second Amendment, budget, taxes, labor, small business, and social issues. Introduced and ushered through Congress H.R. 3996, the Empowering Law Enforcement to Fight Sex Trafficking Demand Act, which passed the House in the 115th Congress. Served as the Member’s lead advisor on COVID-19 related issues, policy, and initiatives. Crafted and introduced over ten legislative bills, including legislation to end vaccine mandates… Show more Managed a policy portfolio including health care, immigration, judiciary, Second Amendment, budget, taxes, labor, small business, and social issues. Introduced and ushered through Congress H.R. 3996, the Empowering Law Enforcement to Fight Sex Trafficking Demand Act, which passed the House in the 115th Congress. Served as the Member’s lead advisor on COVID-19 related issues, policy, and initiatives. Crafted and introduced over ten legislative bills, including legislation to end vaccine mandates for small businesses; written over 30 floor speeches, and drafted over 20 letters to federal agencies. Show less

Advanced legislative initiatives for a portfolio of issue areas, including nutrition, women’s health, civil rights, and adoption and foster care. Drafted correspondence to federal agencies and organizations as well as policy responses to constituents.

Served as the Member and staff’s primary assistant, providing travel and technical assistance while handling a legislative portfolio that included adoption and social/human rights issues. Ran the front office while answering phones, providing tours, and managing office interns.

Answered constituent calls, drafted 499s and constituent letters for the legislative team.

Answered constituent calls, managed the Member's tour and flag program.

Assisted students with their research projects and papers, provided technical assistance to the computer and printing area, and functioned as the information center of the library.

Managed vital records for DuPage County, Illinois. These records included Marriage Certificates, Birth Certificates and Death Certificates

Trained Chick-Fil-A employees to be up to corporate standards in customer service, workplace efficiency and teamwork skills.