National PTA
Anna-Maria Castillo is a seasoned communications and health education professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles. Currently serving as Communications Manager at the National PTA since October 2022, prior positions include Health Communications Manager at ICF Next, and Senior Community Education Specialist at the Washington Regional Transplant Community. Anna-Maria has demonstrated expertise in community outreach and partnership development through roles at WomenHeart, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and the Lupus Foundation of America. Anna-Maria holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, a Master of Public Health from Walden University, and a Bachelor of Science in Pre-Medicine from Nova Southeastern University.
National PTA
National PTA® comprises millions of families, students, teachers, administrators, and business and community leaders devoted to the educational success of children and the promotion of parent involvement in schools.PTA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit association that prides itself on being a powerful voice for all children, a relevantresource for families and communities, and a strong advocate for public education. Membership in PTA is open to anyone who wants to be involved and make a difference for the education, health, and welfare of children and youth.For more than 100 years, National Parent Teacher Association (National PTA®) has worked toward bettering the lives of every child in education, health and safety. Founded in 1897 as the National Congress of Mothers by Alice McLellan Birney and Phoebe Apperson Hearst, National PTA is a powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for families and communities, and a strong advocate for public education.Today’s PTA is a network of millions of families, students, teachers, administrators, and business and community leaders devoted to the educational success of children and the promotion of family engagement in schools. The overall purpose of PTA is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.