Kathy Castillo

Kathy Castillo

Status

Active

Name

Real Name

Kathy Castillo

Aliases

Credentials

Occupation

Profession(s)

Association Management

Demographic Identifiers

Young-at-heart baby boomer, third-generation Japanese American

Skills and Powers

Language(s)

English, elementary proficiency in Japanese

Power(s)

Organization

Appearances

Preferred Toolkit

Tech

Technique

Contents

1. Fast Facts

2. Agent Video Profile

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Surround yourself with great people.

 - Ronald Reagan

Biography

Kathy Castillo has served as the executive director of the Hawaii Society of CPAs (HSCPA) for nearly 30 years. Although she is not an accountant, her career has always involved working closely with financial professionals, and she considers her role at HSCPA more of a calling than a coincidence.

Running a two-person office keeps Kathy’s work DYNAMIC AND VARIED, which she loves.

She wears many hats—from creative director to meeting planner to editor of the Society’s digital magazine. On any given day, she could be overseeing HR, accounting, or even managing the organization’s technology.

Kathy enjoys the fun, fast-paced nature of her work, where no two days are alike. A key part of her success is SURROUNDING HERSELF WITH INTELLIGENT, ENAGING, AND FUN PEOPLE.

Her favorite aspect of the job is working with HSCPA’s members, whom she describes as the LIFELINE OF THE SOCIETY. Their enthusiasm and volunteerism inspire her and make her job exciting.

“No title is necessary as I consider myself an enthusiast,” Kathy says, but what remains constant is her PASSION for supporting the HSCPA and its members.

Quick Answers

1. Fast Facts

  • Although she isn’t an accountant, Kathy took accounting classes in college and has always worked with financial professionals throughout her career.
  • Kathy finds joy in the variety of her role and appreciates that her job is never boring.
  • At HSCPA’s two-person office, Kathy handles everything from event planning and magazine editing to HR, accounting, and tech management.

2. Agent Video Profile