Dawn Castaneda

Dawn Castaneda is an experienced professional in title and escrow operations, currently serving as Director of Title Operations at Title Forward since November 2021. Previous roles include V.P. and Escrow Supervisor at Atlas Title Company, where responsibilities encompassed overseeing a team of 13, recruiting, and ensuring compliance with company policies. Dawn also held the position of Director of Title and Escrow Operations at States Title, managing a remote team of 39 and achieving significant operational efficiencies. With a background as Vice President of Settlement Operations at Hightide Settlement Services, Dawn has built teams and streamlined workflows. Earlier experience includes various managerial and escrow officer roles at Everest Escrow Inc., ServiceLink, and LSI Title, demonstrating a strong track record in managing high-volume transactions and leading teams. Dawn holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from California State University, Fullerton, and an Associate's degree in Liberal Arts from Rancho Santiago Community College.