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Christina Castorena, M.Ed.

She/Her/Hers
Bothell,WA

Summary

Innovative and strategic Vice President with 34 years of professional experience. Extensive leadership experience in strategic planning, budget development, designing and managing programs, talent management, advancing diversity, equity and inclusion, building strategic community partnerships, and leading high functioning teams.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President Student Engagement/Student Services

Edmonds College
Lynnwood, WA
01.2014 - Current
  • Developed one-stop student basic needs center awarding $500K annually in emergency aid and houses food pantry and 2-1-1 Community Resource Advocate
  • Led outreach initiatives to increase college application and conversion rates. Latinx applications increased 365% in 3 year period and conversion rate for all applicants increased 20%
  • Led 90 employees in developing, assessing and managing programs, services and activities designed to increase student engagement, success and close equity gaps
  • Developed annual strategic goals, actions, targets and metrics and policies and procedures
  • Managed $8M annual budget and $3M in state and private grants.

Interim President

Edmonds College
Lynnwood, WA
01.2018 - 07.2018
  • Led 1,300 employees serving 10,000 students in implementing strategic actions to increase student success and set foundation for $57M annual strategic budgeting process
  • Developed leadership transition plan to create smooth onboarding for new president to ensure their long-term success
  • Served as chief executive officer and led overall operations and administration
  • Reported to 5 member board appointed by Governor.

Dean Student Development and Diversity Advocacy

Everett Community College
Everett, WA
07.2009 - 12.2013
  • Led implementation of mandatory advising for all students. Increased quarter-to-quarter retention rate by 13%
  • Led implementation of required college success course for first-year students
  • Led 30 employees in developing, assessing and managing programs, services and activities designed to engage and support student success
  • Developed and managed $3M annual budget, including several grant budgets
  • Led Human Development and Human Services academic programs and course scheduling
  • Led campus-wide equity, inclusion and diversity initiatives and programs.

Associate Dean

Everett Community College
Everett, WA
01.2004 - 06.2009
  • Led comprehensive college-wide diversity assessment and prepared report with findings and recommendations to address equity gaps
  • Led implementation of program to increase number of Pre K-12 teachers of color, secured grant funding and collaborated with local school district and university partners
  • Led campus-wide equity, inclusion and diversity initiatives as chief diversity officer
  • Led 5 staff in the Diversity & Equity Center and developed, implemented and assessed programs and services designed to recruit, retain and graduate students from historically marginalized and other vulnerable populations
  • Developed and managed grants and program budgets.

Director Student Financial Aid/Multicultural

Everett Community College
Everett, WA
05.1998 - 12.2003
  • Led 8 staff and managed $4M in federal, state and institutional student aid funds and $500K operating budget
  • Led, developed and assessed programs and services for marginalized groups designed to increase access, persistence and completion
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.

Senior Assistant Director

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
02.1990 - 04.1998
  • Led and supervised 6 staff in administration and management of $10M state, federal and institutional student aid programs
  • Completed and submitted annual federal and state reports.

Financial Aid Counselor

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
10.1988 - 01.1990
  • Evaluated 1,000 financial aid applications and awarded state, federal and institutional aid
  • Provided application assistance and presentations on student aid and financial
  • Conducted outreach to underserved communities.

Education

Master of Education - MEd - Student Personnel Administration

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO

Skills

Organizational Leadership, Strategic Planning, Budget Management, Program Development and Assessment, Grant Administration, Change Management, Project Management, Strategic Partnerships, Team Building, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Customer Relations Management, Resource Development, Talent Management, Communication Skills

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Organizations

  • Teachers of Color Foundation/Edmonds School District - Board Member, July 2017 to Present
  • Boys and Girls Clubs of Snohomish County - Board Member, July 2018 to Present
  • Edmonds Center for the Arts - Board Member, July 2019 to Present
  • National Association of Student Personnel Administrators - Member
  • NAACP of Snohomish County - Member
  • Snohomish County Latino Coalition - Member
  • Communities of Color Coalition of Snohomish County - Member


Timeline

Interim President

Edmonds College
01.2018 - 07.2018

Vice President Student Engagement/Student Services

Edmonds College
01.2014 - Current

Dean Student Development and Diversity Advocacy

Everett Community College
07.2009 - 12.2013

Associate Dean

Everett Community College
01.2004 - 06.2009

Director Student Financial Aid/Multicultural

Everett Community College
05.1998 - 12.2003

Senior Assistant Director

Western Washington University
02.1990 - 04.1998

Financial Aid Counselor

Colorado State University
10.1988 - 01.1990

Master of Education - MEd - Student Personnel Administration

Western Washington University

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Colorado State University

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