Cassie Pontone

Cassie Pontone serves as an Educational Content Coordinator at Gohagan Travel since February 2023, where responsibilities include sourcing and contracting guest speakers and area experts for travel programs, enhancing educational travel experiences. Additionally, Cassie holds the position of US Representative & Community Outreach at Soleterre ONLUS, focusing on expanding partnerships in the Chicagoland area for humanitarian efforts. Cassie has previously worked as an Onsite Program Coordinator at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, supporting an exchange program in Italy, and has experience as a Graduate Research Assistant and Graduate Teaching Assistant during academic tenure. Cassie's background includes roles at The Field Museum, where efforts involved managing archaeological collections and facilitating community outreach. Cassie earned a Master's degree in Italian Studies from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and holds a Bachelor's degree in Socio-Cultural Anthropology.