Cassandra Salazar is a tenured development professional with expertise in major gifts strategic planning and grant writing She is a member of the Hemisfair Conservancy team where she works tirelessly to secure philanthropic funding for the revitalization of San Antonio’s urban core
Cassandra believes every person deserves the opportunity to lead a healthy fulfilling life To achieve this vision she works and volunteers with organizations that offer effective upstream and downstream solutions to our community’s most immediate concerns
Throughout her career in fundraising and development Cassandra has launched several successful annual campaigns orchestrated effective marketing & communications plans and led multi-year capital campaigns She is passionate about fortifying organizations through these fundraising initiatives and more importantly through the cultivation of authentic relationships
Cassandra is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin where she earned a degree in English and Political Science In her spare time she actively supports local organizations with proven results including Project MEND Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Junior League of San Antonio On a personal level Cassandra enjoys playing her violin hiking reading and spending time with her family and dogs.
