Simply put... Casandra lives for the moments that take your breath away.She and her college roommate cofounded BLACKHOUSE in 2016 pursuing their shared passion for producing exceptional events that create experiences worth framing.Their award winning, black and women owned event production agency is based in NYC and works with Fortune500 companies and Non Profit Organizations nationwide. They believe in a 360 approach to experiential events, and specialize in media & press events, entertainment premiers, award shows, conferences, galas, and corporate events.Casandra is a creative strategist behind trend setting experiential activations, such as the "sneaker cleaning street teams" that popped up all over the USA and social media promoting the premier of the AIR movie by Amazon Studios. She and her agency have been recognized by BizBash and Event Marketer as a leaders in the event industry, making strides towards equity by prioritizing partnerships with diverse vendors that share their passion and ethos. Their 2022 Miami Art Basel experiential art exhibition and premier event for Prime Video Riches that was recognized by BizBash, Clio, Event Marketer & ProMax -- was produced with 20 minority and women owned vendors! That production set the benchmark and proved their persistence in pursuit of expanding and elevating minority and women owned business in the event industry is making change.Casandra is cultivating conversations that call on peers to walk the walk, not just talk the talk. For many businesses the DEI priorities of past faded as the pandemic appeared in our rear view... and people like Casandra are making sure we do not loose sight. She is a "Jane of all trades” who specializes in getting shit done. She answers questions before they are asked, solves problems before they arise, and connects dots that many people don’t see. Her eclectic experience is a result of her passionate approach to life, and her creative spirit and unjaded optimism energizes the projects that she pushes forward. Connect with Casandra for opportunities in partnership or speaking engagements at industry & community events.