Dania Castro Email & Phone Number

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Creation of new initiatives: Diversity & Inclusion GWSB Undergraduate Program Staff Training - Creation of a diversity & inclusion resource guide with support of the rest of the steering committee (Heather Bremenstuhl & Chris Oliver)- Summer trainings to provide foundational knowledge on creating a more inclusive educational environment - Supporting staff as they led their own conversations during the academic year on a self selected DI population First Year & Transfer Student Development Program - Incorporation of alumni into programming and training for student leaders serving as mentors- First annual Colonials Weekend Mentor Reunion to bring together current and past student mentors- Creation of the My Community Panel session to discuss the importance of community engagement within the workforce, diversity and preparing for the transition from college to the workforceResearch Experience for Undergraduate Students- Undergraduate Research Editorial showcasing the work of over 25 students over the academic year with the support of the graduate assistant for the REU program - The annual Research Experience for Undergraduates luncheon to bring together the faculty & student experienceSocial Media Communication- Oversaw new social media initiatives to communicate with students about programming- Increase on student involvement on social media through Instagram Story and SnapChat takeovers- About a 40% increase on social media metrics (followers, engagement, interactions)Lemonade Day DC - Facilitate sustainable partnerships with DC schools through after school programs, Higher Achievement & Out of School Time Programs DC

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Greater Chicago Area

• Manage and develop recruitment efforts in new territories, working remotely and focusing on Illinois, Missouri and South Florida• Develop and maintain a network with parents, students and counselors to disperse university information • Assist with the holistic application review process for 300 prospective students including top scholarship applicants• Manage the relationship initiatives with alumni volunteers in the area to help assist with college fairs, information sessions and receptions• Assess previous years recruitment efforts and determine the markets to focus on for upcoming travel• Plan information sessions in the community as a university outreach initiative• Organize admitted student receptions in the region to celebrate students and improve yield

• Adviser for a group students on a yearly service learning trip to Dominican Republic • Facilitated relationship building workshops, national history information, cultural expectations and political knowledge sessions to prepare the groups prior to departure• Led fundraising strategies and donation drives to promote the purpose and mission of the Sister Island Project• Assisted in establishing a safe and constructive cultural exchange program through relationship building activities and community events between the local community and South Carolina students• Conducted post-trip assessment to evaluate the program, cultural experience and ways to integrate the experience into Carolina community

Master'S Degree, Higher Education And Student Affairs

Bachelor'S Degree, International Relations And Affairs

International Baccalaureate Program