Decision Maker

Mario Castillo

Former Houston City Council - District H

H, Texas

Mario Castillo is an elected official serving as the Council Member for Houston City Council District H. A native Houstonian, he graduated from the High School for Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice before earning a bachelor's degree in Political Science and a master's degree in Public Health from Texas A&M University. Castillo's career began in public health, where he organized community health insurance enrollment through the Affordable Care Act. He later served as District H Chief of Staff, gaining insights into local governance. As Executive Director of Your Houston, a nonprofit focused on community quality of life, he emphasizes service and advocacy. His leadership is marked by a commitment to equity, infrastructure improvement, and community engagement, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community.