Cassandra Cortez
About Cassandra Cortez
Cassandra Cortez is a Regional Vice President at Primerica, where she has worked since 2015. She has a background in education and social work, having previously held positions at Chicago Public Schools and Chicago Commons.
Work at Primerica
Cassandra Cortez has served as Regional Vice President at Primerica since 2015. In this role, she focuses on empowering individuals within the financial services industry through a comprehensive Sales and Leadership System. Her leadership emphasizes personalized financial planning, aligning strategies with clients' long-term goals. Cortez also provides guidance on establishing financial services agencies and specializes in asset protection, healthcare planning, and retirement strategies, particularly for seniors.
Previous Experience in Education
Cassandra Cortez has a background in education, having worked at Chicago Public Schools. She served as Dean of Students and Positive Culture Coordinator at Richards Career Academy from 2012 to 2013. Following this role, she was the Career & Technical Education Academy Coordinator at the same institution from 2013 to 2016. Her experience in education has contributed to her skills in program development and student engagement.
Educational Background
Cassandra Cortez studied at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she earned a Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) from 2012 to 2015, focusing on Child and Family Social Work. Prior to this, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology from the same university from 2007 to 2010. Her educational background supports her expertise in social work and psychology, enhancing her approach to financial planning and client relations.
Experience in Youth Services
Before her roles in education, Cassandra Cortez worked at Chicago Commons. She was the Youth Services Program Coordinator from 2009 to 2011 and later served as the Communities in Schools Program Manager from 2011 to 2012. These positions involved coordinating youth programs and fostering community engagement, which contributed to her skills in leadership and program management.