Cassandra is a civil engineer who has been working in the construction industry for the past six years. She graduated from Lakehead University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Engineering, majoring in Structural Engineering. Cassandra has also earned an Advanced Diploma of Technology from Northern College and is currently working as a project manager at Metrolinx where she manages various projects relating to transportation infrastructure. Cassandra also volunteers with various non-profit organizations including the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, where she advocates for Palestinian human rights.