Kassandra Neiss

In her evaluation and research work, Kasey brings expertise in community-based evaluation and passion for equitable food systems, agriculture, and data governance. They hold an MA in cultural anthropology from the University of Denver and a BA from Hampshire College in U.S. ethnic studies and oral history. She currently serves as the Data and Evaluation Analyst with Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger, and occasionally consults for many food sovereignty nonprofits in Colorado. Kasey lectures on Data Visualization, Research Methods, and Anthropology at various Universities and Colleges in Colorado. Previously, she served as FrontLine Farming's and Project Protect Food System Workers' Director of Data Activism, where she led data storytelling projects that centered farmworkers, women, and people of color in Colorado's food system. Kasey is always hungry for science fiction novels and strategy board games. And, if she pedals fast enough, perhaps she'll achieve her goal of biking to the moon (239,000 miles).

Research Interest

Experienced social scientist working in applied research and the social good sector. My research interests include racial equity, data governance, public health, food and farm equity, and urban and rural environments. I am guided by CRT pedagogy and Indigenous and Black research methods.