Romina N. Castillo Email & Phone Number

Chicago, IL, US

The RTA Citizens Advisory Board (RTACAB) advises the RTA Board of Directors and staff on issues related to the coordination of accessible public transportation services across the region, the provision and efficiency of other regional transportation programs, and the impact of the RTA’s policies and programs on the communities within the metropolitan region.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

As the first Director of Outreach and Engagement at the Department, I have the opportunity to build and cultivate community relationships and coalitions across the city, define and establish internal engagement practices, goals, and metrics, and identify and secure resources for inclusive engagement efforts. I also facilitate training on engagement.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago

In-house consultant for Chicago Department of Transportation coordinating Vision Zero implementation efforts in the West Side of Chicago and supporting city-wide Vision Zero initiatives. Vision Zero Community Liaison for the Vision Zero Chicago implementation team. Organize meetings for the Mayor's Bike & Pedestrian Advisory Councils and facilitate.

Chicago

Manage and facilitate the school community design process at Space to Grow schools, working with the planning team, consultants and partners. Document and analyze community feedback collected in planning meetings. Represent the school community’s interest in the design process and participate in review of construction documents for each school. Build.

Greater Chicago Area

Facilitate community partnerships and implement projects related to improving healthy food access, increasing physical activity, improving the built environment, and fostering healthy school environments. Maintain and establish relationships with key community organizations and institutions to cultivate support and participation in community-based child.

Chicago

- Coordinate and support community-engaged planning initiatives through leadership development, campaign strategy, and technical support with planning and design.- Responsible for coordinating the Little Village School Campus Planning Initiative in five community schools, manage implementation plans, resource development, data tracking, project evaluation.

-Assisted in developing plans, maps, physical models, and graphics for a variety of urban planning projects such as Michigan City Plan proposal, United Center Redevelopment Proposal, Cicero Ave-Midway Airport Redevelopment Plan, and University of Chicago Bike Plan.-Researched best practices and design precedents.

Aurora, IL

-Supported projects to revitalize neighborhoods utilizing federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Act, and state funding for projects including: small business stabilization, housing beautification, first time homebuyer, and de-densification programs. -Assisted with marketing materials, and mailings/e-blasts to promote.

-Updated, collected, and managed data gathered during the gardening season of community gardens.-Facilitated community meetings, and assisted with the coordination of implementation strategies for the Little Village School Campus Planning Initiative.-Translated documents for distribution during meetings and planning sessions (English-Spanish).

-Conducted audits in 5 parking garages and 28 building facilities to collect data on physical accessibility across UIC campus. -Drafted ADA recommendations to the campus planning department when renovations or new construction projects were scheduled.-Collaborated with multiple campus service divisions and academic departments to improve ADA.

Chicago

-Reviewed submitted municipal zoning documentation and pending permit applications from previous years for proper conclusion. -Assisted in the research and response letter development of Freedom of Information Act requests.-Entered, updated and retrieved data from the Cook County system database. -Provided assistance to the Zoning Administrator in.

Barrington, IL

-Assisted with the review of construction drawings, bid documents,submittals, and other requests.-Issued contracts and change orders.-Updated site plans and generated new drawings in-house when needed according to projects.-Conducted site visits and job walks and assisted with field reports.-Assisted in the selection of materials and finishes-Maintained.

Master Of Urban Planning And Policy, Urban Planning, Graduate

Bachelor'S Degree, Architecture