Cassandra "Cass" Joseph

Cassandra "Cass" Joseph is the assistant vice president of Development for Georgia State University College of Law, as of April 1, 2023. In this role, Cass leads the College of Law's fundraising for strategic priorities and has primary responsibility for directing efforts that encompass major and annual gifts, community engagement, corporate partnerships, and alumni affairs. Cass plays an important role in furthering Georgia State Law's local metro Atlanta, national and global relationships.

She has over 20 years of experience in development and alumni relations, including leadership roles at Emory University and Emory Law, and most recently Spelman College. During her tenure at Spelman, Cass served as director of corporate relations and partnerships and was paramount to the college's successful $340 million capital campaign to surpass its goal two years ahead of schedule.

Cass is focused on moving Georgia State Law forward by building opportunities through purpose-driven commitment, action, and sustainability rooted in equity and justice. She is a skilled convener who is passionate about reimagining how internal and external community partners can work together to create and/or advance initiatives that prepare students for the practice of law to better the world.

She is a current member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Greater Atlanta Chapter and served as an AFP Diversity Fellow Mentor. In the past, she served as a board member of the Harmony House, an organization focused on breaking the cycle of prison recidivism.

Cass earned her master's degree in business administration from American Continental University and her bachelor of the arts in marketing degree from Kennesaw State University.