Ana Castro is a lifelong Southern California resident. She works with the UFW Foundation as a Development Manager where she is responsible for overseeing grant cycle processes, compliance and reporting, prospecting funding opportunities, and carrying out grant proposals. In her previous roles, Ms. Castro’s work focused on issues such as food insecurity, housing, mental health, immigration, community services, and advocacy.
She earned dual degrees in Chicana/o Studies and Sociology from California State University Channel Islands and is currently pursuing her M.A. in Diverse Communities Development and Leadership at California State University Northridge. Ana understands the stigmas and barriers faced by formerly incarcerated people and the impact of criminal convictions. She had a job offer rescinded after she was unable to successfully pass the required livescan screening – her accomplishments and the length of time passed since her felony convictions were not taken into consideration. This, along with other experiences, fuel her self-determination to succeed, effect change and create equitable opportunities for formerly incarcerated students and professionals. In her leisure time, Ana hikes with her teen son and enjoys trying new restaurants and coffee shops.
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