Alondra Lavariega Castellanos
Madison,WI
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Programs Director
Womanspace Rockford
08.2025 - Current
- Oversee seasonal class offerings, workshops, and special events from concept through execution.
- Maintain communication with participants and instructors regarding scheduling, policies, and updates.
- Support marketing efforts by crafting class descriptions, promotional copy, and email campaigns.
- Build and maintain community partnerships aligned with organizational mission and values.
- Manage instructor contracts, scheduling, and onboarding to ensure alignment with organizational standards.
Youth Program Coordinator
Centro Hispano of Dane County
06.2022 - 06.2025
- Co-create and implement curriculum that centers youth voice and healing ethno racial trauma framework.
- Facilitate and create leadership development activities that encourage students to advocate for themselves and their communities.
- Foster a space where students are encouraged to explore and express their identities, discover new opportunities and develop a diverse definition of success.
- Coordinate internship opportunities, and other career related experiences for Latino high school students.
- Incorporate cultural education and community-building activities that resonate with Latino youth's lived experiences.
Treasurer
Latin American Student Organization
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Presented budgets, accounts and financial statements to board committee to aid in yearly planning
- Assessed cash flow and investments to identify opportunities for revenue growth and financial diversification
- Coordinated fundraising events to support operations and managed resulting income
- Handled purchasing and invoicing for organization
Secretary
AMPLIFY
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Coordinated meetings by reserving conference room spaces
- Recorded and distributed minutes for weekly meetings
President
AMPLIFY
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Directed development, implementation and management of student organization that helps amplify the marginalized voices of students on campus
- Set and monitored objectives for each position within the organization
- Developed culture of stability and strong performance to maintain quality and precision
- Represented organization at activity fairs, campus life program, and meetings with WIU administration
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Spanish, Public Administration
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL12.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Rockford East High School
Rockford, IL05.2018
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Bilingual - Native Spanish Speaker
- Active Learner
- Proficient in Canva
- Cultural Awareness
- Coordinate events
- Motivation
- Task prioritization
- Problem-solving
- Organization
Pronouns
She, Her, Hers - Ella
Timeline
Programs Director
Womanspace Rockford
08.2025 - Current
Youth Program Coordinator
Centro Hispano of Dane County
06.2022 - 06.2025
Secretary
AMPLIFY
08.2021 - 12.2021
Treasurer
Latin American Student Organization
01.2021 - 05.2022
President
AMPLIFY
08.2020 - 05.2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Rockford East High School
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Spanish, Public Administration
Western Illinois University