Cassandra Mezo-Benn

Cassandra Mezo-Benn has extensive experience in event management and executive support, currently serving as the Executive Assistant to CEO Chris Hancock AM at AARNet since 2018, while also managing events for the organization. Prior to this, Cassandra held positions such as Program and Event Manager at the Australian American Leadership Dialogue and Senior Coordinator of Events at AusIMM, where responsibilities included organizing high-profile events to strengthen international relations and support mining professionals. Additional roles include Conference Planner at WALDRONSMITH Management, Marketing and Event Coordinator at Family Business Australia, and various event coordination positions at Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific and Sunshine Coast Function Centre. Cassandra's educational background includes pursuing an MBA at Melbourne Business School and degrees in Hospitality and Event Management from Victoria University.