Geoffrey Castro
About Geoffrey Castro
Geoffrey Castro is a Program Manager for Corporate Community Relations at CenterPoint Energy, where he oversees community investment programs and volunteer initiatives. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of St. Thomas and an MBA, and has a strong focus on corporate social responsibility and social innovation.
Work at CenterPoint Energy
Geoffrey Castro serves as the Program Manager for Corporate Community Relations at CenterPoint Energy. In this role, he manages community investment programs and oversees thousands of volunteer hours contributed by employees. He has developed relationships with key stakeholders to foster a culture of community investment within the organization. Castro benchmarks and reports community investment initiatives against peer companies, ensuring that CenterPoint Energy remains competitive in its corporate social responsibility efforts.
Education and Expertise
Geoffrey Castro holds a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies and Communications from the University of St. Thomas, where he studied from 2000 to 2003. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration from the same institution between 2003 and 2006. Additionally, he attended Boston College from 2013 to 2015. Castro has also participated in various leadership and community-focused programs, including the West Houston Leadership Institute and the Center For Houston's Future.
Background
Before joining CenterPoint Energy in 2012, Geoffrey Castro served as the Executive Director at Clean, a position he held from 2002 to 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. His career has been marked by a strong focus on corporate social responsibility and social innovation. Castro has engaged with prominent academics, public figures, and philanthropists in Houston, serving as a spokesperson to the media on community-related issues.
Achievements
In his role at CenterPoint Energy, Geoffrey Castro has successfully managed community investment programs and has overseen significant volunteer efforts. He benchmarks community investment initiatives against peer companies, contributing to the company's strategic goals in corporate social responsibility. His educational background and leadership training have equipped him with the skills necessary to drive impactful community relations initiatives.