Maribel Castañeda is a proactive, agile, and self-starter leader with experience and demonstrated ability in balancing and prioritizing workloads, problem-solving, and handling multiple tasks and demands in a productive manner. Castañeda holds a Master's in Public Administration from Virginia Tech and studied International Relations and Affairs at James Madison University.

Castañeda serves as the Director of Appointments and Director of Latino Outreach at the Commonwealth of Virginia, where she leads and supports organizational change and improvement efforts, utilizing her understanding of organizational development principles and practices. Castañeda also has experience as an Administrative Consultant, Coordinator of Gubernatorial Appointments, and Assistant to the Concierge Manager at Great Eastern Resort Management, among other roles.

As a leader, Castañeda believes in creating a space of growth and development to inspire individuals to become better versions of themselves every day. She is an excellent communicator and has superb networking, research, group dynamic, and advocacy skills. Castañeda's willingness to learn and spread balance in all aspects of the workplace makes her a desirable leader in organizational settings.

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