Kassandra Mendes

Kassandra Mendes is a seasoned marketing and community management professional with extensive experience in driving engagement and growth across various organizations. Currently serving as Community Manager at Medium since July 2025, Kassandra previously held several key positions at HubSpot, including Principal Marketing Manager, where a new community was launched, achieving a remarkable 232% membership growth in just five months. Other notable roles at HubSpot included Senior Marketing Manager, leading the Black@INBOUND community, and overseeing global email communications for over 500,000 customers. Prior experience includes developing diversity and inclusion messaging at City Year, enhancing brand engagement through social media management at Jobs for the Future, and content creation during an internship at Thames & Hudson. Kassandra holds a Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature with a concentration in Creative Writing from Barnard College.