Cassandra Chaire

About Cassandra Chaire

Certified Project Management Professional with 8+ years of experience in creating, leading, and managing large-scale social impact programs. Seasoned in managing multi-cultural and cross-functional teams. Highly motivated professional with diverse experience in community outreach programs, managing overall operations and optimizing organizational processes. Core competencies include project management; fundraising; and relationship building with various stakeholders, including, donors, civil societies, and NGOs.

Experience

1. Partnership Development Specialist

   Airbnb

   Nov 2025 — Present

   As a Partnership Development Specialist at Airbnb.org, I lead strategic partnerships across Latin America and the Caribbean to expand access to free emergency housing for people displaced by disasters and crisis.I collaborate closely with NGOs, Red Cross partners, UN agencies, and government actors to activate Airbnb.org’s referral program and strengthen regional preparedness ahead of hurricane and disaster seasons. By building scalable referral networks and trusted cross-sector relationships, I help ensure families can access safe, dignified temporary accommodation quickly when emergencies occur.

Education

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Government and Latin American Studies

  2006 — 2010

• University of Pittsburgh

  Master of Arts (M.A.), International Development, NGOs and Civil Society

  2011 — 2013

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Program Development
• French
• Spanish
• Editing
• Portuguese
• Program Management
• Public Speaking
• Microsoft Word
• Policy Analysis
• Microsoft Excel
• Program Evaluation
• International Relations
• Social Media
• International Development
• Salesforce.com
• Nonprofits
• Arcgis
• Qualitative Research
• Project Management
• Research
• Spss
• Logical Framework Analysis
• Customer Service
• Community Outreach
• Public Policy
• Proposal Writing
• Grant Writing