Cassandra Anderson

Cassandra Anderson has extensive work experience in various roles related to community engagement, program management, and advocacy. Cassandra is currently working as a Community Affairs Manager at RISE INDY, where they provide leadership and support to the Community Affairs team and oversees community engagement events. In their previous role as the Manager of Community Outreach and Partnerships at Enroll Indy, Cassandra expanded the outreach program to promote unified enrollment of K-12 education. Cassandra also worked as an Adjunct Faculty at Ivy Tech Community College and as a Community Engagement Manager at UNCF, where they directed the implementation of the organization's K-12 Advocacy Platform. Cassandra also has experience in grant management, strategic planning, and media relations from their roles at the State of Indiana/Division of Mental Health and Addictions and the State of Indiana/Office of Medicaid and Planning, respectively. Cassandra has managed youth programs as the Director of Programs (Youth) at 100 BLACK MEN OF INDIANAPOLIS INC and provided case management services to homeless veterans at Healthnet.

Cassandra Anderson completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Government from Spelman College from 1995 to 1999. Cassandra also earned a Certificate in Professional Coaching from Indiana Wesleyan University from 2017 to 2018. It is not specified when they attended Georgia State University, but they pursued a Master of Science degree in Sports Administration. Additionally, Cassandra obtained a Master of Science degree in Management from Indiana Wesleyan University, although the exact dates are not provided.