Ana Castillo
Carson,California
Summary
I am a dedicated and driven researcher, determined to excel in research-based projects. My goals are to contribute substantively to pioneering research endeavors in the fields of public health and education. My passion for helping others drives my commitment to excellence and through my honed research skill sets, will motivate progress within any program. My future career goals are to serve the state of California in the public health sector.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Program Intern
Mud Town Farm- Watts Action And Labor Committee
08.2023 - Current
Mud Town Farm is an organization presented by the Watts Action and Labor Committee that serves the community as an urban farm and food distribution center. The center works along side community members, corporations, and city-wide organizations that combat food insecurity in marginalized communities.
• Communicated with staff members about food shipments, potential clients.
• Completed food insecurity training.
• Completed inventory and data analysis.
In-Take Coordinator
Gorilla University Rx
08.2023 - 12.2023
Gorilla University and The Social Impact Center expungement clinic serves community members who are looking to expunge criminal convictions from their records. The clinic offers a wide range of services including Live scans, declaration writing, and access to legal counsel.
• Spoke to clients about the services that would be offered during the expungement
process.
• Collected information from the clients upon arrival.
• Distributed the Likeness consent agreement.
• Served as program evaluation surveyor.
Research Assistant
California State University Dominguez Hills
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts
Market Research Analyst
Workforce Integrated Network
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Researched and evaluated potential new markets and products
- Collaborated with 10 team members to create digital deliverables
- Analyzed data and compiled organized reports of 4 CSU facilities
- Created and presented real-time reports on current market conditions to upper management.
- Prepared reports of findings by illustrating data graphically and translating complex findings into written text.
- Assembled reports and presentations to share insights and recommendations with stakeholders.
- Analyzed data to uncover insights and identify key opportunities to inform strategic decisions.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
West Los Angeles Community College
Culver City06.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
California State University - Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA05.2024
Skills
Proficient in IOS systems Microsoft Excel, Zoom
Slack communication
Proficient in evaluation of marketing campaigns
Ethnographic interviewing experience
Awards, Scholarships, Fellowships
- CSUDH Office of Undergraduate Research Fall 2022 Research Award recipient, Health and Resource Accessibility Project, $500
- 18th Annual Student Research Conference- CSUDH, Second Place Presentation, Health, Nutrition, and Clinical Science Undergraduate Poster Session, Health and Resource Accessibility Project
- McNair Scholar's Summer 2023 Research Award recipient, $2,800
- CSUDH Office of Undergraduate Research Summer 2023 Research Award recipient, “It’s Complicated. Contraceptive Use on College Campuses: Attitudes and Beliefs on Safe Sex”, $2,500
- CSUDH College Corp Fellowship 2023/2024, $10,000
- CSUDH Office of Undergraduate Research Fall 2023 Research Award recipient, “It’s Complicated. Contraceptive Use on College Campuses: Attitudes and Beliefs on Safe Sex”, $400
- 19th Annual Student Research Conference- CSUDH, Second Place Presentation, “It’s Complicated. Contraceptive Use on College Campuses: Attitudes and Beliefs on Safe Sex”,
Professional Presentations
• Castillo, Ana, It's Complicated. Contraceptive Use on College Campuses: Attitudes and Beliefs on Safe Sex Research Poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the Southwestern Anthropological Association, Garden Grove, CA, March 2023.
• Castillo, Ana, It’s Complicated. Contraceptive Use on College Campuses: Attitudes and Beliefs on Safe Sex, Research Poster presented at the UCLA McNair Conference, Los Angeles, CA, August 2023
• Castillo, Ana, Health and Resource Accessibility on the Dominguez Hills Campus, Research Poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the Southwestern Anthropological Association, Long Beach, CA, April 2023.
Research Experience
It's Complicated! Contraceptive Use on College Campuses: Attitudes and Beliefs on Safe Sex Project August 2023-Currently
Independent Research Project, California State University Dominguez Hills department of Anthropology, 1000 E Victoria Street, Ca 90747
Research Mentor: Kenneth Seligson
This project examines reasons college students refrain from contraceptive use and the role that college health centers play on the sexual reproductive health of students.
• Conceived, developed, and conducted research through a school wide survey on Qualtrics.
• Synthesized and organized information from several sources to create a narrative that is relevant to health policies in an HSI
Health Resource and Accessibility Project August 2022-May 2023
Research Assistant, California State University Dominguez Hills department of Anthropology, 1000 E Victoria Street, Ca 90747
Research Mentor: Kenneth Seligson
This project examines the compliance of AB 367 The Menstrual Equity for All Act on the CSU Dominguez Hills Campus. As a direct result accessibility of menstrual hygiene products were made available through signage posted on campus bathrooms.
- Conduct research interviews with Health Directors at California State University Dominguez Hills and California State University Northridge.
- Collaborate with health educator and facilities manager
- Analyze data and compile data in organized reports to inform policy recommendations
Affiliations
- CSUDH-McNair Scholars, Scholar
- South Western Anthropological Association, member
- CSUDH-Associated Students Incorporated, Ambassador
- College Corps, Fellow
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
References
Kenneth Seligson, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Anthropology
1000 E. Victoria Street
Carson, CA 904747
kseligson@csudh.edu
(516) 996-3819
Sarah Lacy, Ph.D.
Director of Office of Undergraduate Research
1000 E. Victoria Street
Carson, CA 904747
slacy@csudh.edu
(314) 757-8230
Gabriela Montes, Counselor
McNair Scholars Program 1000 E. Victoria St. LIB 4200
Carson, CA 90747
gvelazquez8@csudh.edu
(310) 243-2060
Sonja Ulrich, MA
Lecturer of Natural and Behavioral Sciences
1000 E. Victoria Street
Carson, CA 90747
sulrcih@csudh.edu
(310) 243-3474
Timeline
Program Intern
Mud Town Farm- Watts Action And Labor Committee
08.2023 - Current
In-Take Coordinator
Gorilla University Rx
08.2023 - 12.2023
Market Research Analyst
Workforce Integrated Network
12.2022 - 03.2023
Research Assistant
California State University Dominguez Hills
09.2022 - 05.2023
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
West Los Angeles Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
California State University - Dominguez Hills
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