Cassandra Garcia Weisenberger

Cassandra Garcia Weisenberger is an experienced higher education professional currently serving as the Interim Associate Dean of Students and Director of the Markaz Resource Center at Stanford University since October 2015. In this role, Cassandra shapes the center's long-term strategies, oversees budget and program goals, and manages a team of student staff. Prior positions at Stanford include Associate Director and Assistant Director at the Markaz Resource Center, where strategic planning and community outreach were key responsibilities. Previous experience includes working as an Outreach and Engagement Associate at Golden Thread Productions and as House Manager at Z Space, where Cassandra focused on community engagement and patron services. Educational credentials include a Master of Arts in Higher Education and Student Affairs from the University of San Francisco, a Palestine and Arabic Studies program at Birzeit University, and a Bachelor of Arts in History from San Francisco State University.