“I had the privilege of working with Jovelyn when she was a Public Affairs Manager at UT Southwestern. Her strong understanding of strategy impressed me, as well as her seamlessly blending her healthcare knowledge with a genuine passion for community advocacy. Her dual Master's degrees speak to her intellect and are evident in the innovative approaches she brought to community outreach and leadership. I highly recommend Jovelyn for any role where strategy meets social good.”
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My LinkedIn profile shows that I am the CEO of an emerging dental health and wellness startup, a board member at a rapidly growing and impactful…
My LinkedIn profile shows that I am the CEO of an emerging dental health and wellness startup, a board member at a rapidly growing and impactful…
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Thank you so much Jovelyn Castellanos, MHA for your thoughtful and detailed review of “Purposeful Curiosity”! I'm thrilled to hear that you found…
Thank you so much Jovelyn Castellanos, MHA for your thoughtful and detailed review of “Purposeful Curiosity”! I'm thrilled to hear that you found…
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Teamwork. That’s what it takes to be one of the best hospitals in the nation. Honored to be the project manager each year on this campaign to…
Teamwork. That’s what it takes to be one of the best hospitals in the nation. Honored to be the project manager each year on this campaign to…
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Experience & Education
Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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Startup Advisor
Maternal+
- Present 7 months
Health
Evidence-based, culturally competent telehealth platform that provides emotional and behavioral support, improving postpartum outcomes for Hispanic pregnant women and overall Health Equity.
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Board Chair- SMU Hispanic Alumni Board
Southern Methodist University
- 2 years 2 months
2020-2021 Past Chair
2019-2020 Chair
2018-2019 Chair-Elect
2017-2018 Events Chair
The SMU Hispanic Alumni group keeps Latino alumni connected to SMU and each other through a variety of social, cultural, professional and academic programs. In 2018, the SMU Hispanic Alumni Board of Directors raised over $40,000 in scholarships and awarded it to four undergraduate students. -
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Dana Juett Residency
Social Venture Partners Dallas
- 10 months
Nine month, selective leadership development program, aimed at equipping young professionals with the tools necessary to be intentional, lifelong philanthropists and leaders in the community.
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President, Board Member-The One Society
Children's Health
- 3 years
Health
2020-2021 President
2018-2019 Vice President
Founded in 2010, "The One" Society has cumulatively raised over $150,000 for various areas of the hospital including the Pauline Allen Gill Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (CCBD), Heart Center, the At-Risk Children's (ARCH) Center, the Solid Organ Transplant Program, Child Life department, and the Gene-Based Therapy Research Program. -
Leadership Team, Co-Founder Health Literacy Initiative
Health Hacking Crisis Network
- Present 4 years 5 months
Health
Health Hacking Crisis Network is responding to the crisis and immediate need for healthcare supplies and solutions to address healthcare challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. HHCN, Led by Health Wildcatters, a Dallas healthcare accelerator, we are dedicated to finding innovative locally-sourced solutions to quickly address some of the most pressing healthcare issues we expect to impact the DFW metroplex and beyond.
Health Literacy Initiative Co-Founder
HHCN Literacy…Health Hacking Crisis Network is responding to the crisis and immediate need for healthcare supplies and solutions to address healthcare challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. HHCN, Led by Health Wildcatters, a Dallas healthcare accelerator, we are dedicated to finding innovative locally-sourced solutions to quickly address some of the most pressing healthcare issues we expect to impact the DFW metroplex and beyond.
Health Literacy Initiative Co-Founder
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Board Member-SMU Alumni
Southern Methodist University
- Present 5 years 2 months
Nominating and Fundraising Committee
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Board Member-SMU Young Alumni
Southern Methodist University
- Present 6 years 3 months
Fundraising Committee
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Volunteer
Agape Clinic Dallas
Health
Acted as a patient liaison and interpreted for non-English speaking patients what the medical provider asked during visit. Assisted with special projects or events that the clinic needed help with, including their annual health fair hosted by UT Southwestern Medical Students. Handled charts, patient vitals, medical history, and inquired about main symptoms before meeting medical provider to fully understand their main reason for their clinic visit.
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Volunteer
Global Medical Brigades
- Present 10 years
Health
Volunteered through setting up clinics in the suburbs of Panama for indigenous communities, including Cerro Juan Diaz, without health care accessibility. Fundraised as a chapter to purchase and donate medications to take on the brigade and alleviate medical needs.
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DFW Board Member-Marketing
National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives
- 1 year 5 months
Health
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Childrens Ministry Team Leader
Vida/Life Church
- 5 years 1 month
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Publications
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Mitochondrial Redox Signaling Is Critical to the Normal Functioning of the Neuronal System
Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology, Molecular Medicine
Mitochondrial dysfunction often leads to neurodegeneration and is considered one of the main causes of neurological disorders, such as Parkinson's disease (PD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other age-related diseases. Mitochondrial dysfunction is tightly linked to oxidative stress and accumulating evidence suggests the association between oxidative stress and neurological disorders. However, there is insufficient knowledge about the role of pro-oxidative shift in cellular redox and…
Mitochondrial dysfunction often leads to neurodegeneration and is considered one of the main causes of neurological disorders, such as Parkinson's disease (PD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other age-related diseases. Mitochondrial dysfunction is tightly linked to oxidative stress and accumulating evidence suggests the association between oxidative stress and neurological disorders. However, there is insufficient knowledge about the role of pro-oxidative shift in cellular redox and impairment of redox-sensitive signaling in the development of neurodegenerative pathological conditions. To gain a more complete understanding of the relationship between mitochondria, redox status, and neurodegenerative disorders, we investigated the effect of mitochondrial thiol-dependent peroxidases, peroxiredoxins (Prxs), on the physiological characteristics of flies, which change with pathologies such as PD, ALS and during aging.
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Over-expression of antimicrobial peptides contributes to aging through cytotoxic effects in Drosophila tissues
The innate immune response tends to become hyperactive and proinflammatory in older organisms. We investigated connections between activity of the immune-related genes and aging using the Drosophila model. A hallmark of Drosophila immunity is the production of antimicrobial peptides (AMP), whose expression is triggered via activation of the Toll and Imd immune pathways and regulated by NF-ĸB-like transcription factors, Dif/Dorsal and Relish. It was previously shown that overexpression of the…
The innate immune response tends to become hyperactive and proinflammatory in older organisms. We investigated connections between activity of the immune-related genes and aging using the Drosophila model. A hallmark of Drosophila immunity is the production of antimicrobial peptides (AMP), whose expression is triggered via activation of the Toll and Imd immune pathways and regulated by NF-ĸB-like transcription factors, Dif/Dorsal and Relish. It was previously shown that overexpression of the upstream component of the immune pathways shortens lifespan via activation of the Relish-dependent immune response. Here we show that direct overexpression of the Relish target AMP genes broadly at high levels or in the fat body induced apoptosis, elicited depolarization of the mitochondria and significantly shortened lifespan. Underexpression of Relish in the fat body beginning in the second half of lifespan prevented overactivation of AMPs and extended longevity. Unlike infection-induced responses, the age-related increase in AMPs does not require the upstream recognition/transduction module of the Imd pathway. It does however require downstream elements, including Relish and Ird5, a component of the downstream IKK complex. Together, these results established causal links between high-level production of antimicrobial peptides and longevity.
Honors & Awards
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2024 Rising Latina Star
Latino Leaders Magazine
https://issuu.com/latinoleadersmagazine/docs/latino_leaders_march-april24
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Rising Star Award
Women In Healthcare, Inc.
The Rising Star Award recognizes a woman in the industry who embodies the values of Women In Healthcare, Inc. with less than 10 years’ experience in the industry.
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Each Moment Matters Honoree
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Each Moment Matters Honorees are recognized individuals throughout the community who are making an extraordinary difference in the lives of others. They exemplify what it means to make each moment matter, and inspire others to do the same.
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Concertmaster
Richland String Orchestra
August 2012- May 2014
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National Qualifier in Texas State HOSA competition for Behavioral Health
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Languages
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Spanish
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English
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Organizations
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World Affairs Council
Meridian Young Professionals
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National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives
Member
- PresentThe National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives is a national organization led by Latino/Latina executive leaders of U.S. hospitals and healthcare organizations and experts in the fields of health care policy and practice.NALHE's goal is to promote health equity for Latino communities by increasing Latino/a representation within healthcare systems and by supporting policy, legislation and regulation that seeks to improve health and healthcare for diverse communities.
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Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society
Member
- PresentHIMSS is a global, cause-based, not-for-profit organization focused on better health through information and technology. HIMSS leads efforts to optimize health engagements and care outcomes using information technology
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TACA-Transforming Lives Through The Arts
Arts Ambassador
- PresentSupporting excellence and impact in the arts in North Texas through grant-making, capacity-building, and thought leadership.
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American College of Healthcare Executives
Member
- PresentMore than 48,000 healthcare leaders from across the country and around the world who are dedicated to improving health for patients and their communities, while advancing the profession of healthcare management.
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Southeast Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Member
- PresentThe Southeast Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce vision is to serve as a resource for the success of our businesses, shaping a sustainable community for future generations in Southeast Dallas.
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Texas Scottish Rite Crayon Club
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- PresentCrayon Club was established to unite young professionals dedicated to improving the lives of children. Together, through volunteerism, education and philanthropy, Crayon Club supports the mission of Scottish Rite Hospital.
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United Nations Association of the United States of America
Member
- PresentThe United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) is a movement of Americans who believe that our interests and values can best be advanced by standing with the planet’s only truly universal institution.
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SMU Board of Hispanic Alumni
Events Chair
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