Grace Castelin Email & Phone Number

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

-Coordinate analysis of YW Homes Inc., a portfolio of 10 affordable single-family homes, developing a report on impact and sustainability.- Collaborate with the CEO, finance, and operations teams to analyze financial and occupancy data, ensuring ongoing monitoring and longitudinal tracking.- Conduct research and synthesize data to support recommendations for YW Homes to both the YW Homes, Inc. Board and YWCA GP Board of Directors.- Support the Level Up Gender Pay Equity Campaign, conducting research and assisting with advocacy efforts to raise awareness of the gender pay gap in Pittsburgh.- Assist in planning and executing events to promote the Pay Equity Pledge and expand outreach initiatives.

Promote civic engagement while expanding students' access to democratic processes on college campuses. Involves partnership building, voter education and outreach, voter registration, advocacy, and event planning. A unique opportunity to contribute to developing a more inclusive and participatory democracy.

University Of Central Florida

-Engage members of organization in efforts toward social justice and social policy.-Spread awareness and educate about current issues and events.-Collaborate with other entities to better elevate and advocate for the community.

Orlando, Florida, United States

-Supervise and coordinate the activities of the organization.-Preside over all meetings, delegate with officers, and maintain communications with external entities.-Responsible for ensuring the achievement of NAACP's mission to advance social justice and equity.

●Create and organize initiatives to encourage civic engagement and voter participation among minority students.● Educate members on current political events and work to raise awareness about social movements.● Organized a peaceful rally at the UCF Board of Trustees meeting to address DEI attacks on Florida education.

Orlando, Florida, United States

Engaging within advocacy for student body through management of initiatives and policies.Sit on Government and Policy Committee to adopt methods of advocacy through means of Florida legislature.

Orlando, Florida, United States

• Facilitated internal and external communications and operational structuring within a membership-based organization.• Innovated diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and projects to advance mission goals.

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

Provided quality hospitality and customer service and carried out food and drink preparation in a fast-paced work environment with a positive and friendly attitude.

Master Of Science In Public Policy And Management, Public Policy

A highly selective program that integrates graduate coursework in public policy, management, technology, and analytics with a two-semester.

Political Science- Ba, American Politics And Policy Track | Sociology Minor

Activities and Societies: Honors Undergraduate Thesis | RAMP Scholar | Certificate in Politics of Race, Gender, and Ethnicity

Public Policy Of International Affairs- Junior Summer Institute

Rigorous 7-week program of graduate-level courses in preparation for a career in public service. Classes include Poverty and Social.

International Baccalaureate (Ib) Diploma Programme, Gpa: 4.9

Activities and Societies: IB Ambassador and Student, Black Student Union Secretary and Charity/Mentorship Leader, Chorus veteran, Dance.