Kristian Castro

Community Development Project Manager Economic Development Department @The City of San Diego

San Diego, CA, US
EMAILS
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WORK HISTORY

Jan 2026 — Present

Community Development Project Manager Economic Development Department @The City of San Diego

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San Diego, CA, US

EDUCATION

2018 — 2019

USC Sol Price School of Public Policy

Graduate Certificate in Public Financial Management

2016 — 2017

University of San Diego Online

Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Finance, Investments, and Development

2015 — 2016

San José State University

Graduate Certificate in Transportation Management, Mineta Transportation Institute

2016 — 2017

University of Northern Iowa

Certified Nonprofit Professional, Certified Nonprofit Professional Accelerated Program

2017 — 2019

University of Southern California

Master of Urban Planning (MPL) & Master of Public Administration (MPA), Community and Economic Development

2008 — 2013

UC San Diego

Bachelor of Arts, Communication

SKILLS

Community OrganizingNonprofit OrganizationsLeadershipSocial MediaProgram DevelopmentManagementPublic PolicyNonprofitsCommunity OutreachFundraisingSocial NetworkingVolunteer ManagementEvent PlanningMicrosoft OfficeSalesPublic RelationsSocial Media MarketingPowerpointMicrosoft ExcelPublic SpeakingMicrosoft PowerpointResearchVideo ProductionEditing

ABOUT KRISTIAN CASTRO

I’m a solutions-oriented public administrator committed to expanding supportive housing and fostering resilient, thriving communities. With a strong foundation in local government, grant administration, and project management, my work is grounded in driving innovative programs and strategies to address complex challenges.Throughout my career, I’ve led cross-sector initiatives with governmental agencies, nonprofits, and community partners to uplift underserved communities and enhance public systems by maximizing existing resources. My experience includes supervising administrative teams, managing multimillion-dollar grant portfolios, facilitating process improvements, and shaping forward-thinking housing and community development proposals.I hold dual master’s degrees in Urban Planning and Public Administration from USC, along with certifications in nonprofit development, financial management, and digital media. At the intersection of policy and practice, I aim to align data-driven, evidence-based strategies with the built environment to support communities where everyone can thrive, regardless of their circumstances.I’m always open to connecting with others who are passionate about equitable and sustainable urban development.

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