Dawn Castillo
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Summary
Retired senior government leader seeking to continue meaningful work without having high level responsibility for the work. Public health background with expertise in management and occupational injury research.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Extramural Coordination (retired)
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Pittsburgh,PA
07.2023 - 01.2026
- Oversaw the administration and management of $150M in extramural grants and cooperative agreements.
- Supervised approximately 20 scientific and administrative staff (4 direct reports).
- Participated on the NIOSH Leadership Team in identifying strategic initiatives and management efficiencies.
- Represented NIOSH with other Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) organizations and teams, and other federal grantmaking agencies.
Director, Division of Safety Research
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Morgantown, WV
07.2011 - 06.2023
- Directed strategic initiatives to conduct research to enhance workplace safety.
- Supervised approximately 70 scientific and administrative staff (6 direct reports).
- Oversaw and managed a diverse portfolio of scientific research including epidemiology, lab-based engineering research, and field-based research.
- Established and inaugural director for the Center for Occupational Robotics Research.
- Participated on the NIOSH Leadership Team in identifying strategic initiatives and operational efficiencies.
- Represented the Institute with other governmental agencies and stakeholders.
Branch Chief
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Morgantown, WV
02.1998 - 06.2011
- Oversaw and managed occupational injury surveillance and field investigations.
- Supervised approximately 25 scientific and administrative staff (4 direct reports).
- Published occupational injury research in scientific peer-reviewed journals and government publications.
- Institute expert on occupational injury surveillance.
Epidemiologist
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Morgantown, WV
12.1991 - 01.1998
- Conducted epidemiological investigations to identify occupational health risks and trends.
- Analyzed data using statistical software to inform public health recommendations.
- Developed comprehensive reports on findings to support evidence-based policy decisions, publishing in scientific peer-reviewed journals and government publications.
- Institute expert on occupational injuries to children and older workers.
Education
Master of Science - Epidemiology
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CABachelor of Science - Biology
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CASkills
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Research design and implementation
- Microsoft programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Accomplishments
Effectively managed and mentored staff leading to productive teams and impactful work. Scientific work influenced research by others, occupational safety practices and policies, and government regulations.
Timeline
Director, Extramural Coordination (retired)
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
07.2023 - 01.2026
Director, Division of Safety Research
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
07.2011 - 06.2023
Branch Chief
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
02.1998 - 06.2011
Epidemiologist
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
12.1991 - 01.1998
Master of Science - Epidemiology
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of California, Irvine