Dr. Naomi Castro is a Senior Director at Career Ladders Project, a non-profit engaged in equity-minded community college redesign. Naomi provides leadership on CLP initiatives focusing on transitions to college, including dual enrollment, development of pathways and integrated student supports. She holds a BA in History, a post-baccalaureate teaching credential, and a master's degree in Teaching and Teacher Education, all from the University of Arizona (U of A). Her doctoral degree is in Education, Leadership, Administration and Policy from Pepperdine University’s Graduate School for Education and Psychology. Her dissertation focused on learning communities for Career and Technical Education students. Naomi also serves as an adjunct professor of Education at Compton College. You can find her podcast at www.castropod.com