Cassie Burns is a Senior Project Manager | Nonprofit Program Manager at Association for Institutional Research (AIR). She possess expertise in community outreach, volunteer management, child development, fundraising, event planning and 36 more skills. Colleagues describe her as "I had the privilege of working alongside Cassie for over three years as a career services professional. During that time, I had the opportunity to watch Cassie create and grow an innovative, impactful, and sustainable program from what started with just a vague idea. The success of her program, Career Champions, is a testament to her program and project management skills, relationship-building abilities, career counseling finesse, and her meticulous, organized, thorough, and human-centered approach to everything she does. Cassie was able to connect many high-profile alumni with current students who have a vast array of career goals and aspirations. I recognize firsthand how difficult it can be to conduct cold-outreaches in hopes of support and buy-in. Cassie has been able to do this with professionals across industries and create several programs that support and develop the next generation of changemakers with ease. I am consistently impressed with Cassie's tenacity and her ability to initiate, strategize, create, manage, and transform every project she takes on. I highly recommend her to anyone lucky enough to have the opportunity to work alongside her!" and "Not only have I had the privilege of directly supervising Cassie, but I also led the search process that eventually hired her to develop an alumni career engagement program. The search committee's expectations were ambitious; I remember wondering whether such an ideal candidate even existed. Upon meeting Cassie, however, it was clear that she was truly exceptional (and she still is!). Cassie exudes confidence, poise, and positivity. What's more, she brings strong intellect and data-driven strategies to the work that she does. She is adept at grassroots project management, from needs assessment to producing compelling deliverables. Her unflappable diplomacy and professionalism in the face of adversity is unparalleled. But, above all, she is a keen relationship-builder who leads with care and genuine concern for others. I'm honored to call Cassie a forever colleague, someone who brings such talent and grace to everyone she serves."