Cassandra was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. She has a B.S. in Biology from Colorado State University and a MA in Secondary Science Education from Relay Graduate School of Education. Prior to entering the UCSF Genetic Counseling Program she taught middle school science for two years with Teach for America in order to empower first-generation students like herself. She hopes to continue her work with marginalized communities as a genetic counselor. During her free time, Cassandra enjoys trying the different cuisines San Francisco has to offer and spending time with her growing family!