Cassandra Hirdes

Director, Health Promotion
Cassandra Hirdes
Pronouns:
she, her, hers

Demographics

  • Cis Woman
  • Straight/Heterosexual
  • White

Education & Certifications

  • BA
  • MEd in Counseling
  • PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision

Professional Experience/Role

Dr. Cassandra Hirdes has worked in higher education since 2010, with a focus on supporting students in achieving their personal, academic, and professional goals. She brings a background in retention-based programming, peer-to-peer intervention models, and has consistently worked to increase access to mental and emotional health resources on campus. Cassandra holds a Master’s degree in School Counseling and a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision—credentials that have deepened her understanding of how systemic support is essential to student success. She believes that students should play a central role in administrative decision-making and is committed to amplifying their voices. Cassandra currently serves as the Director of Health Promotion at Campus Health, where she collaborates with a dedicated team to implement proactive, integrated approaches to well-being across campus.

Personal Interests

Hiking, tennis, reading, spending time with my family, shopping, and eating out in Tucson

Hometown

Tempe, Arizona