Wendy Castle

Wendy Castle serves as the Assistant Deputy Secretary for the Florida Department of Commerce (FloridaCommerce), Division of Workforce Services. Prior to her current role, Castle served as the Chief for the Reemployment Assistance Program since 2019. Castle has an extensive background in government operations and management, holding various positions with the State of Florida for nearly 30 years. At FloridaCommerce, Castle has been integral to the advancement of the Reemployment Assistance Modernization Program, promoting the improved delivery of Reemployment Assistance services, resources, and opportunities for one of the State’s most vulnerable populations. Prior to joining FloridaCommerce, Castle served as the Deputy Director of the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations’ Division of Service Operations where she analyzed existing business procedures and identified areas of improvement that led to improved quality assurance and increased user satisfaction. Castle offers profound expertise from her experience in state government, including process optimization, policy analysis, regulatory review, and project implementation to best serve the state, its partners, and stakeholders. Castle also has serves as Chair of the Unemployment Insurance Committee for the National Association of State Workforce Agencies.