Sandy S. Castor

Department Head at Middlesex County, NJ - County Government

Sandy S. Castor has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. In 2011, they founded Castor Consulting LLC, where they provided expert strategy, community engagement, operations, and political consulting to high-profile initiatives, organizations, non-profits, and campaigns. Some notable clients included PSE&G, Real House Inc., and various political campaigns.

In 2021, Sandy joined Middlesex County, NJ - County Government as the Director of Business Engagement. Prior to that, from 2019 to 2020, they worked as the Vice President of Development at Baldwin Equities, where they promoted economic empowerment and equitable development through real estate projects.

From 2016 to 2019, Sandy served as a Program Officer at the MCJ Amelior Foundation, managing nonprofit community development operations and implementing strategies to address social determinants of health. They facilitated collaboration among various stakeholders, including the National Urban League of Essex County and Habitat for Humanity.

Before that, Sandy held positions at the New York State Executive Chamber, District Department of Transportation, and District of Columbia (EOM). At the New York State Executive Chamber, they served as a Program Associate of Transportation, advising on capital projects and alternative project delivery procurement. At DDOT, they worked in Government and Legislative Affairs and played a key role in launching the DC Streetcar and Capital Bikeshare programs. Lastly, at the District of Columbia (EOM), they served as the Director of Scheduling and Special Assistant to the COS, coordinating high-profile mayoral events and establishing contacts in media and entertainment.

Overall, Sandy's work experience showcases their expertise in strategy, consulting, economic empowerment, community development, and government affairs.

Sandy S. Castor has a diverse education history. They hold a Master's of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. They also have a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Fordham University. Additionally, Sandy S. Castor pursued a history program at Carnegie Mellon University without completing a degree. For their high school education, they attended Mount St. Dominic Academy.

In terms of certifications, Sandy S. Castor has obtained a Certificate of Financial Planning in Transportation from Rutgers University. They also hold a Certificate of Program Management for Transit Professionals from the same institution. Furthermore, they have a certificate called "Corporate Social Responsibility: A Strategic Approach," which was obtained from the University of Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, specific months and years of obtaining these certifications are not provided.

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Timeline

  • Department Head

    January 1, 2024 - present

  • Director Of Business Engagement

    January, 2021