Jessica Castellano

As Relationship Manager for KUNC and The Colorado Sound, my role is to connect and build personal relationships with our donors. When I meet with the incredible individuals that support us, I’m impressed with the passion, the knowledge, and the kindness of our community.

Growing up in New Jersey and spending my early life in NYC, I grew to love the wealth of arts in the region. When I moved to Colorado, I sought out local news and arts; to my delight I discovered KUNC and The Colorado Sound. The local coverage and news on KUNC and the focus on local music and performances on The Colorado Sound made me a committed listener and introduced me to a thriving NoCo arts community.

My professional career has brought me to institutions such as the New York Public Library and the Wildlife Conversation Society, in addition to regional and hyper-local organizations. Prior to joining KUNC, I led a team at Wings Over the Rockies, Colorado’s Official Air & Space Museum — and yes, when working at an air and space museum, sometimes it does involve rocket science.

I live in Firestone with my two mastiffs and an endless list of home renovation projects. When I’m not at work, you’ll likely find me reading, hiking or snowshoeing, making elaborate meals, exploring local art, and volunteering.