Elizabeth Castro
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Case Manager for Student Support & Outreach
Phone: 330-263-2067
Office: Lowry 212
Hometown
Wooster, OH
About
Elizabeth Castro recently joined the staff at The College of Wooster in October of 2023 as a bilingual Spanish/English Case Manager for The Dean of Students’ Office. She received a master’s in social work at The Ohio State University. She is also a Licensed independent/clinical social worker in both Ohio and Texas. She has interned in the Family Advocacy Program for Military families, Child Welfare, and with the Opioid Workforce Expansion Program. Elizabeth has experience working with international students as she previously served unaccompanied immigrant children as a mental health clinician in El Paso, Texas.
Why Wooster
When making life changing decisions, there are priorities that have to be made. One of those priorities for me is cultural competence. At Wooster there is inclusion, cultural competence, and acceptance of the unique challenges that are faced with these differences.I grew up in Wooster and know first hand the challenges that are faced being a person of color and a minority. I want to foster multicultural awareness and inclusion.
Advice for Applicants
Be prepared for a challenge and to further challenge yourself, continue to be open and fluid while being enrolled. Do not be afraid to step out of your comfort zone. Challenge divisions that you see and bridge the gap if you find one; as the great Ruth Bader Ginsburg said, “Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.”
Favorite Wooster Tradition
My favorite Wooster tradition is filling the Arch with snow in the winter!
Favorite Place in Wooster
My favorite place in Wooster is definitely Christmas Run Park. I love playing in the creek with my children and interacting with others in a friendly environment.
Fun Fact About Me
I have four children and I was an Army wife for 10 years. I love talking about the military life. If you have questions about joining or what life is like for an active-duty family, I am happy to discuss and connect you with any resources.