About EFACW
Zara Castillo
Zara, an alumna of the University of Washington, holds certifications in Global Finance Management and Global Marketing Strategies from the Thunderbird School of Global Management and is a Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) accredited by NASBITE. As the Director at EFACW (Export Finance Assistance Center of Washington), Zara works with small businesses to navigate export finance challenges and help them identify solutions to enhance their international trade efforts. Zara often works with local and federal agencies and trade organizations to provide comprehensive resources and support for exporters.
Before joining EFACW, Zara gained valuable experience in trade and international affairs at the Washington State Department of Commerce and the American Chamber of Commerce in Manila.
Additionally, Zara is a member of the Department of Commerce Trade Finance Advisory Council (TFAC). She was appointed by the Secretary of Commerce to provide guidance on identifying effective ways to expand access to trade finance for U.S. exporters.
Zara Castillo
Director
E: zara.castillo@efacw.org
Board of Directors
EFACW is structured as a not-for-profit 501(c)6 (trade organization) and is governed by a Board of Directors statutorily mandated by the Washington State legislature and appointed by the Governor. Representative composition includes:
- Community Bank
- Large Bank
- Small Exporting Company
- Large Exporting Company
- Labor Union
- Washington State Department of Commerce
- At-large State Representative