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Guadalupe Castro

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Bio

I am a first-generation college student majoring in Social Work at UNCC, passionate about increasing funding and accessibility for mental health and wellness for communities of color. My goals are to become a licensed clinical social worker and certified alcohol and drug counselor to help my local communities feel safe discussing their mental health and create a sense of empowerment amongst disenfranchised individuals. In my free time, I like to volunteer and take my cat, Peter, on walks!

Education

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Bachelor's degree program
2026 - 2028
  • Majors:
    • Social Work

Central Piedmont Community College

Associate's degree program
2023 - 2025
  • Majors:
    • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Master's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Civic & Social Organization

    • Dream career goals:

    • CADC Intern

      StartBupe
      2024 – 20251 year
    • Administrator and CADC-I

      Real Talk Counseling
      2026 – Present7 months

    Sports

    Soccer

    2020 – 20222 years

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Samaritan House — My role was to help with cleaning and organizational tasks, and help with food distribution to the program participants.
      2025 – 2025
    • Volunteering

      Refugee Support Services (Love and Learn Program) — My role is to serve as a teacher’s aide and help children build communication, literacy, creativity, and teamwork skills.
      2025 – Present

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Politics

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy