Cassandra Chase

Cassandra is the daughter of Caribbean immigrants whose parents taught her the value of service and modeled the importance of being civically engaged. Born and raised in Lakewood, Cassandra has worked diligently throughout her career to bring needed resources to her community and ensure a brighter future for our youth.

She is a business strategist and social entrepreneur who works to provide marginalized groups the opportunities and access they need to succeed. Through initiatives in education, leadership, and entrepreneurship she co-creates solutions that support underserved communities grow and thrive.

Professionally, she oversees a civic engagement nonprofit and is a co-founder of an education based organization that empowers the next generation of leaders through literacy and leadership programming. Cassandra is also a small business owner of a consulting firm that provides business development services to other small business owners.

Cassandra is running to serve Lakewood as its first city council member to live in East Lakewood. She centers wellness, community and collaboration. As Lakewood’s next city councilwoman she will work to address the needs of the community by investing in infrastructure, expanding access to parks and increasing transparency in local government.