Kassaundra Gutierrez-Thompson is an accomplished Human Resources Manager with a diverse set of skills and extensive experience in recruiting, employee relations, coaching, community building, event planning, and clinical social work. With a Master's degree in Social Work from City University of New York-Hunter College and a BA in Chicano Studies and Education from the University of California, Davis, she brings a compassionate, people-oriented approach to team leadership. Her versatile background includes roles as a Bilingual Family Counselor, Clinical Social Work Intern, Summer Fellow at Education Pioneers, Social Work Intern at Cabrini Immigrant Services, and Corps to Career Coordinator at Conservation Corps North Bay. Additionally, she has worked in educational institutions such as Queens College where she served as an Associate Director of Education Abroad and taught courses as a Teacher at Colegio Mount Rushmore. At Aria Systems, Kassaundra rose through the ranks from a Recruiting Coordinator to her current position as Human Resources Manager. Her enthusiasm, mission-driven work ethic, and ability to collaborate across diverse teams make her a valuable asset in any professional environment.