Cassandra Burns is a development and environmental professional with more than a decade of experience fundraising at the intersection of climate change and community resilience. Before joining the Conway School, she led fundraising and program development efforts for organizations advancing environmental peacebuilding, sustainable resource management, and climate adaptation. Cassandra has worked with partners across Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia to design and secure funding for initiatives that strengthen local governance, address environmental challenges, and promote equitable, climate-resilient communities. She brings a collaborative, systems-based approach to her work and is passionate about helping organizations and communities translate creative ideas into sustainable impact. Cassandra holds a Master’s degree in International Relations from Syracuse University and a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from the University of Georgia. She lives in Northampton and enjoys traveling and playing with her pup Magnolia.
- MA, International Relations, Syracuse University
- BA, International Affairs, University of Georgia