Paulina Castro

Paulina Castro has extensive experience in marketing, communications, and event management. Paulina currently holds the position of Senior Director of Marketing and Communications at the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation, where they previously served as the Director of Marketing and Communications. Prior to this, they worked as a Communications Coordinator at the same organization. Before joining the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation, Paulina worked as a Marketing and Communication Manager at CDR Maguire Inc. Paulina also held the role of Director of Events at The Biltmore School.

Paulina's previous experience includes roles at Florida International University, where they served as the Director of Alumni Special Events & Community Outreach. In this role, they oversaw fundraising events and developed strategic outreach activities in collaboration with the development team. Paulina also served as the Director of Spirit Programs at the university.

Before their time at Florida International University, Paulina worked as the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Manager at the American Cancer Society, where they managed and executed fundraising events and programs. Paulina also held the position of Director of Alumni Programs at Barry University, where they increased alumni event attendance and collaborated on strategic planning and marketing efforts.

Paulina began their career as an Assistant Public Relations Manager at Bloomingdale's and worked in media relations at Florida International University.

Overall, Paulina Castro has a wealth of experience in marketing, communications, event management, and alumni engagement, with a proven track record of strategic planning and successful execution of various initiatives.

Paulina Castro attended Florida International University from 1998 to 2005, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mass Communication with a concentration in Public Relations.