Yessie Castillo
About Yessie Castillo
Education and Expertise of Yessie Castillo
Yessie Castillo holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology from Rutgers School of Public Health. She earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Cognitive Psychology from Duke University. Currently, she is a candidate for a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) in Diverse Populations and Health Equity at Mercer University. With over 18 years of experience in public health, evaluation, and data analytics, Castillo possesses significant expertise. She is also a Prosci Certified Change Management Practitioner (CCMP) and a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP). Moreover, she has completed the HRSA Building Education and Student Training in Maternal and Child Health Fellowship.
Professional Background of Yessie Castillo
Yessie Castillo has accumulated over 18 years of experience in public health, evaluation, and data analytics. In her role as Director of Growth for Civilian Health, she has supported several Veterans Health Administration (VHA) contracts. Her work has focused particularly on mental health and suicide prevention. Her extensive knowledge in these areas has positioned her as a leader in the field.
Contributions to Veterans Health Administration by Yessie Castillo
Yessie Castillo has played a significant role in supporting various Veterans Health Administration (VHA) initiatives. She evaluated the national rollout of the Women’s Health Transition Training and contributed to the President’s Roadmap to Empower Veterans and End a National Tragedy of Suicide (PREVENTS). Additionally, she supported the VHA’s Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Clinical Decision Framework and worked on the Creating Options for Veterans’ Expedited Recovery (COVER) Commission for VHA. Castillo also supported the VHA Primary Care Services Office for Post Deployment Health Services.
Yessie Castillo's Involvement in Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
Yessie Castillo has been actively involved in mental health and suicide prevention through her work with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). She has supported contracts aimed at these critical issues. Her efforts have included involvement in the President’s Roadmap to Empower Veterans and End a National Tragedy of Suicide (PREVENTS) and the Women’s Health Transition Training. Her work within the VHA’s Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention has been pivotal in shaping clinical decision frameworks to combat these challenges.