Cassi Colangelo
About Cassi Colangelo
Cassi Colangelo serves as the Vice President of The Women's Network and has a diverse background in education and community service. She currently holds multiple roles at the University of California, Los Angeles, focusing on supporting foster youth and first-generation students.
Work at The Women's Network
Cassi Colangelo serves as the Vice President of The Women's Network, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she manages social media events for the Bruin Guardian Scholars Program and oversees various initiatives aimed at supporting women in their educational and professional journeys. Her leadership contributes to the organization's mission of empowering women through networking and mentorship.
Education and Expertise
Cassi Colangelo earned a Bachelor's degree in Education and Social Transformation from the University of California, Los Angeles, where she studied from 2018 to 2022. Her educational background equips her with the knowledge and skills necessary to advocate for equitable educational experiences, particularly for foster youth and first and second-generation immigrant students.
Background
Cassi Colangelo began her career as a Courtesy Clerk at Albertsons from 2016 to 2018. She then worked as an Assistant Wedding Coordinator for Carnival Cruise Line from 2013 to 2016. Following these roles, she transitioned into educational support positions at UCLA, including her current roles as a Bruin Ambassador and a Youth Coach for the Bruin Guardian Scholars Program.
Current Roles at UCLA
Cassi Colangelo holds multiple positions at the University of California, Los Angeles. Since 2021, she has been an Undergraduate Research Assistant and a College Access Intern. Additionally, she has served as a mentor in Aristotle's Mentorship Program since 2019. Her responsibilities include creating presentation content and a senior handbook to assist students in accessing higher education.
Previous Experience
Before her current roles, Cassi worked as a Program Intern at the Koreatown Youth and Community Center in 2020. She also gained experience as an Usher at Royce Hall - UCLA from 2018 to 2020. These positions contributed to her understanding of community engagement and support services.