Emily Castillo-Melean Email & Phone Number

United States

United States

As the Class of 2028 Student Representative, I serve as a link between students, alumni, and parents, addressing campus-related concerns and fostering meaningful connections. I actively participate in board meetings and philanthropy committee discussions, contributing to initiatives that strengthen the Syracuse University community and support its mission.

As a member of the student advisory board for this university-wide initiative, I collaborate with administration to provide strategic input on events aimed at enhancing civic engagement and civic dialogue. Our efforts focus on uniting diverse perspectives to promote the civic participation within our campus community.

As an Assembly Member, I represent all students in the College of Arts & Sciences and Maxwell School. I will collaborate with fellow assembly members to draft legislation, serve on university committees, review recommendations from the Finance Board, and support the Association by attending and assisting with events.

Syracuse, New York, United States

As a College Fellow with NY Dems, I actively engaged in efforts to boost voter participation across New York State. My role included phone banking, neighborhood door knocking, and canvassing campaigns. Through my efforts with the NY Dems, we were able to increase voter turnout by 636% compared to 2022 and help elect Senator John Mannion to the United States House of Representatives.

● Motivated 2000+ members across the Miami-Dade region to complete a total of 26,500 volunteer hours in the 2023-2024 service year.● Coordinated city and district-wide leadership conferences with +1500 attendees and hosted leadership growth workshops.● Initiated volunteering events to expand opportunities for volunteers to collaborate with local non-profit organizations which improved divisional participation by 10% while serving on two district committees to stimulate communication across 25,000+ members.

● Executed event setup and breakdown, ensuring professional regulations were being followed.● Entertained guest’s children by leading them to participate in group games while assisting in distributing meals to all guests to ensure seamless events with positive feedback.

● Generated over $1,000 in sales per shift while satisfying customer needs.● Responsible for maintaining store security and ensuring that all proceeds were properly accounted for before closing the store.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Policy Studies And Citizenship & Civic Engagement

Weighted Gpa: 4.8, Unweighted Gpa: 3.8