Kasandra is a 2011 alumni of UD, where she received her B.S. in Electrical Engineering. During her time at UD, she interned with the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) at WPAFB through the Minority Leaders Program and continued on after graduation working in the Sensors Directorate. There, she worked on everything from basic research in metamaterials and electromagnetics to leading the GOTCHA Radar Effort and other Small Business Innovation Research Programs.
In 2018, Kasandra received her M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Wright State University and transitioned to the Life Cycle Management Center at WPAFB. She led the F-15 Training Systems Program, heading the rollout of the F-15EX training model. In 2018, she moved to the Engineering Home Office working as the lead process engineer for the Airworthiness Office, supporting Airworthiness processes and approvals for the entire Air Force.
Outside of her engineering career, Kasandra serves as a doula for expecting mothers and her most noteworthy role as mom to her three amazing children.