Cassi Strain, Ed. D.

Cassi is a seasoned higher education professional with a career spanning two decades. A native of Lake Havasu City, AZ, she relocated to Boulder in the summer of 2015 and joined the CU Boulder community in July 2016. In 2017, she earned her doctorate in Higher Education Leadership, further solidifying her commitment to the field where she has excelled since 2005.

Her professional approach is deeply informed by her top strengths—Achiever, Relator, Responsibility, Individualization, and Learner—which drive her dedication to excellence and personalized leadership. In her current role as Assistant Director of Gift Implementation at CU Boulder, Cassi is responsible for monitoring and guiding the appropriate allocation and spending of university gift funds. Working in partnership with key stakeholders, she ensures that all current and future gift agreements are compliant with protected class, always honoring donor intent.