ASIA FEISS CASTRO
San Diego,CA
Summary
Program Manager with 8+ years of experience leading cross-functional, research-adjacent programs and live conference initiatives across academic, corporate, and external partner environments. Proven expertise in end-to-end program execution including stakeholder coordination, vendor and A/V management, contract workflows, timelines, and post-event evaluation. Background in academic research and applied operations, bridging research teams with scalable, high-impact external programming.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cycle, Pilates, & Strength Instructor
Equinox
San Diego, CA
11.2025 - Current
Pilates & Mobility Instructor
Yoga Deck
10.2025 - Current
Tactical Performance & Mobility Specialist
US Navy
03.2025 - Current
Event Production & Project Consultant
Women of San Diego Fire Rescue
01.2023 - Current
- Served as Event Production and Program Consultant for Women of San Diego Fire-Rescue, supporting mission-driven events through program coordination, stakeholder alignment, and on-site execution in collaboration with organizational leadership.
Program Manager / Director of Programs
AMI Fitness - U MOVE
01.2020 - Current
- Led end-to-end program management for multi-stakeholder external events and conferences, including scoping, timelines, staffing, vendors, on-site execution, and post-program reporting.
- Managed cross-functional collaboration between internal teams, academic contributors, partners, and vendors.
- Led data gathering and applied research initiatives for Turner Construction focused on role-specific injury risk factors, synthesizing task-based, workload, and demographic data to inform program design and executive-level presentations.
- Oversaw event-related A/V production including run-of-show, technical requirements, and live troubleshooting.
- Coordinated contracts, statements of work, and compliance documentation.
- Developed conference-style programming content including speaker sourcing, session structure, and demos.
- Tracked program outcomes through participant feedback and engagement metrics to inform iteration.
Program Consultant
LSKD Athletic Apparel
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Designed structured evaluation programs integrating qualitative and quantitative data collection.
- Synthesized findings into formal documentation and presentations for stakeholders.
Project & Research Consultant
University of California, San Diego
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Supported research programs through project coordination, stakeholder alignment, documentation, and operational oversight.
- Assisted faculty and research teams with program execution, scheduling, and synthesis of research outputs for broader dissemination.
Bilingual Program Coordinator
UC San Diego / External Conferences
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Coordinated logistics and on-site execution for academic conferences and public research events, including bilingual (Spanish-English) translation and participant support.
- Supported cross-disciplinary programming focused on science, technology, and society, working with researchers, presenters, and external partners.
Education
Doctoral Research & Coursework - Communication & Science Studies
University of California, San Diego
M.A. - Communication
University of California, San Diego
M.A. - Science Studies
University of California, San Diego
B.A. - Sociology of Medicine
University of California, Santa Cruz
SKILLS
Program and Project Design & Management | Cross-functional Stakeholder Coordination | Bilingual Communication | Academic & Research Conference Operations | Event & A/V Production Oversight | Vendor Management & Contract Coordination (SOW) | Timeline & Risk Management | Program Metrics & Reporting | Conference Branding & Assets | Process Documentation & Optimization
Certification
NASM Group Personal Training Specialist | FiTour | Tactical Performance & Rehabilitation | Mad Dogg Spinning Lead Instructor | Pilates Mat & Fusion (ASFA) | CPR/AED/First Aid
Timeline
Cycle, Pilates, & Strength Instructor
Equinox
11.2025 - Current
Pilates & Mobility Instructor
Yoga Deck
10.2025 - Current
Tactical Performance & Mobility Specialist
US Navy
03.2025 - Current
Event Production & Project Consultant
Women of San Diego Fire Rescue
01.2023 - Current
Program Consultant
LSKD Athletic Apparel
01.2022 - 01.2023
Program Manager / Director of Programs
AMI Fitness - U MOVE
01.2020 - Current
Bilingual Program Coordinator
UC San Diego / External Conferences
01.2020 - 12.2020
Project & Research Consultant
University of California, San Diego
01.2019 - 01.2023
Doctoral Research & Coursework - Communication & Science Studies
University of California, San Diego
M.A. - Communication
University of California, San Diego
M.A. - Science Studies
University of California, San Diego
B.A. - Sociology of Medicine
University of California, Santa Cruz