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Yennai Castillo
Department Of Social Services Intern, Westchester County Government
Location: Mount Venon, NY United States
Joined: Jul 14th, 2025

About (request update)

I bring several years of hands-on professional experience across various government departments, including the Westchester County Department of Finance and the Department of Social Services. My internships have given me in-depth exposure to accounts payable, financial reporting, invoice processing, and budget tracking all while building a strong foundation in public finance and fiscal accountability. I’ve also taken on leadership roles in event planning and youth programming for local municipalities, where I honed my strategic planning, communication, and organizational skills.
I have a solid foundation in Excel, Tableau, and Power BI, I am good at to analysing data, communicate results clearly, and contribute to meaningful financial decisions.

Current Whereabouts:

Day Trading

Life & Professional Aspirations:

To become a Banking attorney

Education (request update)

Morgan State University class of 2027

Undergrad Major: Finance

Claim To Fame:

My “Claim to Fame” in college is being named Resident Assistant of the Year. As an RA, I wasn’t just responsible for managing a floor or enforcing rules I was a mentor, a resource, and a consistent support system for students adjusting to college life. Being recognized with this award was incredibly meaningful because it reflected the relationships I built, the crises I helped manage, and the community I helped create. It showed that the work I put in behind the scenes late night checkins, problem solving, and advocating for my residents made a real difference.

Most Memorable Moment:

One of my most memorable college moments wasn’t a single event it was the journey of fighting for in-state tuition. Coming from New York, I knew from the beginning that if I didn’t secure in-state status, I wouldn’t be able to afford to continue my education at Morgan State University. It was one of the most stressful and humbling experiences I’ve ever gone through. Throughout my entire first year, I juggled multiple jobs just to meet the residency requirements. I was constantly running errands to the DMV, to pay state taxes, to file paperwork all while staying on top of my classes and trying to find some sense of balance. It wasn’t easy. When I finally got approved for instate tuition, it wasn’t just a financial win it was proof that my hard work, sacrifice, and determination had paid off. That moment reminded me that when something truly matters, you don’t give up on it no matter how hard it get!