Episode 10

Ep. 10 How Do We Organize Communities? Feat. Sylvia Castillo

Published on: 7th March, 2022

We speak with community organizer and community organization strategist, Sylvia Castillo, about her work as an organizer in South LA and uniting Black and Latinx communities to action. Sylvia Castillo is the Principal Consultant for Castillo Consulting LLC specializing in nonprofit strategic planning, executive leadership development, and public policy advocacy. Sylvia’s projects cover a diverse mix of social justice initiatives and women of color organizing efforts. In 1990 she co-founded the community coalition for Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment with now Congresswoman Karen Bass. Sylvia worked from 2005-2012 as District Director for Congress Member Karen Bass and Regional Director for State Assembly Speaker Bass. Currently, Sylvia is the senior policy advisor to Jenesse, Inc., a premier domestic violence program in South Los Angeles.


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MHD Off the Record
Dive into the heart of South Los Angeles with Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson on MHD Off The Record—where culture drives leadership and community voices lead the way!
The MHD Off the Record Podcast provides an inside look at Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson’s perspective on the culture, values, and policies shaping the City of Los Angeles. With a focus on uniting diverse neighborhoods across the city, the podcast delivers political and policy insight, offering listeners an opportunity to learn more about their City’s culture, resources, and government.

Whether discussing groundbreaking ideas for change, highlighting community-driven solutions, or sharing personal stories that reveal the role of multicultural activism, music, and culture in his worldview, this podcast is for anyone interested in the progression of Los Angeles.

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