Cassandra Vega holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Rutgers University with a special emphasis on community development and is an active member of the Botín Foundation Alumni Network, SHRM and NACE. She has over twelve years of experience in the third sector, emphasizing career services, talent development, proposal writing, fund administration, community development and compliance. She has over twelve years of experience in the third sector, emphasizing career services, talent development, proposal writing, fund administration, community development and compliance.

She has been awarded several scholarships to represent Puerto Rico in academic forums and programs, including: The Córdova Fernós Congressional Internship Program of the Washington Center, the Strengthening in Public Function Program of Brown University and the Botín Foundation, and the Creating Public Value: Challenges for the Management and Public Policy of the International Academic Program of the Autonomous University of Madrid and Harvard University.

At Sagrado she has served as Director of the Center for Professional and International Experiences (CEPI). At the Center, she promoted the agenda of Sagrado Careers and Sagrado International to help students achieve their career goals through career preparation services and study abroad experiences.

As Vice President of Development and University Relations at Sacred Heart University, she leads comprehensive efforts that foster long-term philanthropic commitment and investments that support the mission.