Dr. Castillo joined the university in July of 2007 following the completion of his doctoral studies at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Castillo is a Certified Social Worker and has practiced directly with children and families in the child welfare, behavioral health, and juvenile justice delivery systems. Dr. Castillo teaches graduate level courses in social welfare policy and community and organization practice. Dr. Castillo conducts primary and secondary research in the areas of poverty, fathering, and social work policy education. Dr. Castillo serves on several committees at the University of Utah and in the larger community, Salt Lake City.