Rafael Castellanos
President @Central Park Medical Unit
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WORK HISTORY
President @Central Park Medical Unit
Central Park draws more than 42 million visitors each year (Central Park Conservancy estimate). CPMU is the frontline emergency medical response for the Park’s sick and injured, answering thousands of calls annually—always at no cost to the patient. We do not bill and we have no paid staff.Powered by a professional team of 150+ volunteers, CPMU delivers the equivalent of $5M+ in donated, life-saving care each year. Our specialized fleet—custom ambulances designed for the Park, a Rescue SUV, six medic bicycle units, and a Polaris Ranger ATV—helps us achieve a consistently under-3-minute response time.100% of donated funds go directly to operations.To learn more, please visit our website cpmu.com (including short videos) and our Facebook Group for updates and photos.
EDUCATION
Saint Ignatius Loyola Academy
8th Grade Diploma, Grammar School
Loyola School
HS, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
Fordham University
BA, Political Science, Business
Yeshiva University
Juris Doctor, Doctor of Law
SKILLS
ABOUT RAFAEL CASTELLANOS
Rafael Castellanos is a senior financial services executive with deep expertise in title insurance, real estate finance, regulated operations, and organizational governance. He currently serves as a Director at a Fortune 100 owned title insurance company, where he plays a key role in client relationship management, operational oversight, and strategic growth initiatives, including merger integration and institutional onboarding.Rafael has spent decades working at the intersection of risk management, compliance, underwriting, and complex transactions, advising lenders, financial institutions, and legal professionals in highly regulated environments. He is particularly experienced in helping organizations navigate change while maintaining strong controls, reputational integrity, and client confidence.Previously, Rafael served as President of the New York State Land Title Association (NYSLTA), where he represented the industry before regulators, legislators, and national trade groups. In that role, he provided leadership on policy, compliance, and best practices impacting title insurers, agents, and lenders across New York State.In addition to his corporate career, Rafael is the long-standing President of the Central Park Medical Unit (CPMU), an all-volunteer emergency medical and rescue organization serving millions of park visitors annually. Leading an organization with no paid staff, he oversees governance, capital planning, fundraising, regulatory coordination, and crisis response operations. Under his leadership, CPMU has sustained rapid emergency response times, expanded donor partnerships, and prepared for its 50th anniversary milestone. The organization has been publicly recognized by civic leaders as “the Guardian Angels of Central Park.”Rafael is known for his sound judgment, discretion, and collaborative leadership style, and is frequently sought out as a trusted advisor by senior executives, attorneys, and financial professionals. He brings to boards a steady, risk-aware perspective, particularly valuable in financial services, insurance, real estate, and other regulated or transaction-driven businesses.
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