Luis Castro has extensive experience in financial management and budget analysis. Luis has worked in various roles for different organizations, including the William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies, the U.S. Air Force, Teksouth Corporation, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C., and the United States Air Force. In these roles, they have managed budgets ranging from $5 million to $350 million and has been responsible for tracking and executing financial transactions, ensuring proper accounting and collection of funds, and providing budget guidance and oversight. Luis Castro has a strong background in accounting, finance, and budget execution principles.
Luis Castro, MS completed their Master of Science (MS) degree in International Security and Intelligence Studies (ISIS) from Bellevue University in 2017. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Business Information Systems from the same institution. Additional certifications include a Financial Management (FM) Certification Level 3 from the United States Department of Defense, obtained in 2023, and a Security Clearance from the same institution. The education history does not provide information about Luis Castro's enrollment or degree completion at California State University-Sacramento.
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William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies
The Perry Center supports the community of security and defense professionals in the Americas to pursue collaborative approaches to mutual opportunities and challenges. Through academics, research, and outreach, including ministerial-level consulting, we advance sustainable institutional capacity, strengthen the rule of law and democracy, and promote greater understanding of U.S. policy throughout the Western Hemisphere.