Jennifer Castro

Jennifer Castro is an accomplished professional in human resources and organizational development, currently serving as Chief Deputy Tax Collector at Hillsborough County Tax Collector since February 2021. Previous roles include Human Resources Division Director for Hillsborough County, where responsibilities encompassed strategic HR leadership for over 5000 employees, and Director of Human Resources & Organizational Development for the Tax Collector's Office, overseeing HR functions for about 400 employees. Jennifer's extensive experience includes recruitment, employee engagement, performance management, and organizational improvement initiatives, earning significant recognition for the implementation of performance excellence frameworks. Educational qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Human Resources Development from Villanova University and a BA in Sociology from the University of South Florida.