Michelle Castillo is a Program Officer at St. David’s Foundation. In this role, Michelle helps envision and manages bodies of work to ensure effective, collaborative, and community-driven implementation of the Foundation’s strategic plan. Prior to joining the Foundation in 2024, Michelle held positions in nonprofit leadership, policy advocacy, and grassroots organizing. Most recently, she served as Deputy Director for the Children’s Defense Fund – Texas where she led the development of strategic campaigns for health, immigration, and youth justice. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Government and Ethnic Studies from The University of Texas at Austin and a Master in Education Policy and Management from Harvard University. Outside of work, you can find Michelle looking for bugs and cool rocks with her daughter, Eleanor, and partner, Emmanuel.