Cassandra L. Cruz

Cassandra L. Cruz has a diverse work experience, beginning in 2008 as a Quality Assurance Manager Intern at Anheuser-Busch InBev through their current role as Project Manager at BC Platforms. In 2009, they interned in Molecular Genetics at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. In 2010, they served as a Neurosurgery Research Assistant at the same institution and was involved in a Quality Improvement project. In 2013, they worked as a Science Teacher and Long Term Substitute Teacher - Health at Lawrence Public Schools. That same year, they also served as a Biology Teacher at Phillips Academy. From 2015 to 2021, they were employed at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, where they held roles as Senior Program Manager - Quality Management, Senior Project Manager, Program Manager, Research, Program Manager, Breast Oncology and Cancer Genetics Research, Research Assistant, and Clinical Research Coordinator.

Cassandra L. Cruz has a comprehensive education history. Cassandra L. earned their High School Diploma from Governor Dummer Academy in 2007. Cassandra L. then went on to receive a Bachelors of Science, with distinction, in Biology and Biotechnology from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 2011. Cassandra L. then attended the Boston University School of Medicine, Division of Graduate Medical Sciences from 2011-2012. In 2013, they received a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Pathology from the University of Massachusetts Lowell. Additionally, they have obtained numerous certifications, such as a HIPAA and Human Subjects Research at Beth Israel from the CITI Program, A Division of BRANY in 2015, a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) from the Association of Clinical Research Professionals in 2019, and a Teacher, Biology 8-12, Licensed Provisional from the Massachusetts Department of Education in 2014.