Victor José Padilla Castellanos
About Victor José Padilla Castellanos
Victor José Padilla Castellanos serves as the Intramurals Coordinator at Silliman College and has a background in various educational roles at Yale University. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in History while also working as a D.E. Shaw Latitude Fellow and a Dwight Hall Urban Fellow.
Work at Yale University
Victor José Padilla Castellanos has held multiple positions at Yale University since 2017. He currently serves as the Intramurals Coordinator at Silliman College, a role he has maintained for seven years. Previously, he worked as a Communication and Consent Educator for one year, where he focused on educating students about consent and communication. Additionally, he was a Student Researcher at the Tsai Center for Innovative Thinking at Yale for five months and a Research Assistant at the Macmillan Center for International and Area Studies for four months in 2018.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to his role at Yale University, Victor José Padilla Castellanos is currently a D.E. Shaw Latitude Fellow at The D. E. Shaw Group, a position he has held since 2018. He also serves as a Dwight Hall Urban Fellow at Squash Haven, where he has been involved for six years. In these roles, he applies multi-directional thinking to enhance outreach campaigns that support recruitment and fundraising efforts.
Education and Expertise
Victor José Padilla Castellanos is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in History, with a concentration on colonialism, post-colonialism, and nation-state building. His academic focus aligns with his interests in the historical efforts of sub-altern groups advocating for collective rights. This educational background informs his professional endeavors and his approach to storytelling and narrative creation.
Background
Victor José Padilla Castellanos has a diverse background that includes significant experience in educational and research roles. His work at Yale University and other organizations reflects a commitment to community engagement and educational outreach. His interests in storytelling and multi-directional thinking contribute to his effectiveness in various roles, particularly in recruitment and fundraising initiatives.