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Mission and vision statement for CASSANDRA community program, emphasizing inclusivity, support, and unity among women.
Lauren Molasky, Founder of CASSANDRA sitting sideways on a wooden stool, wearing a long patterned dress, with one leg crossed over the other against a plain background.

  • Founder / CEO + Creative Director

    A Las Vegas native, lifelong creative and entrepreneur, Lauren has spent her career building communities that merge artistry, authenticity, and impact. She began in fashion design, later expanding her creative pursuits into writing and advocacy. Her debut book, The Sky Cracked Open, captures her journey of resilience, motherhood, and transformation, reflecting her belief in the power of hope and human connection.

    Her story has been featured by People, Brit + Co, and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, among others. After receiving a life-saving double-lung transplant in 2020, Lauren emerged with a renewed purpose: to create spaces that help others feel seen, supported, and inspired to lead with intention. The launch marks a full-circle moment—five years to the day since she left the hospital after a five-month transplant stay.

    Today, she channels that vision into CASSANDRA, blending creativity, compassion, and community to redefine how we come together to support and advance one another. Alone, women are powerful, but together are unstoppable.

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  • CMO + Strategic Advisor

    Melissa brings over two decades of experience leading brand growth and integrated marketing initiatives across entertainment, lifestyle, and wellness. After serving as a key marketing leader in Hallmark Media’s transformation and growth, Melissa transitioned to the agency side, spearheading campaigns, and partnerships for top-tier brands in entertainment, sports, and consumer products. She later founded a marketing consultancy, helping clients develop purpose-driven strategies and impactful storytelling. Today, she channels that expertise into advancing CASSANDRA’S mission to redefine how women connect, collaborate, and lead.

Barbara Molasky, Outreach Director of CASSANDRA, dressed in a blazer and blouse, sitting on a desk in a room decorated with framed pictures and awards on the wall, with a bookshelf and various items in the background.

  • Outreach Director + Founding Advisor

    Barbara is the dot connector, a trailblazing visionary with over forty years of experience and project leadership in community engagement, philanthropy, and cultural development. Barbara currently serves as Director of Donor Engagement at Touro University Nevada and has held key roles with The Rogers Foundation’s CORE program and Opportunity Village, and was a founding board president of The Neon Museum in Las Vegas. A lifelong advocate for education, the arts, and women’s empowerment, she continues to build bridges that foster connection, opportunity, and lasting impact.

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  • Founding Advisor

    For more than two decades, Corri has built a distinguished career as an interior designer, known for creating hospitality spaces that combine timeless beauty with thoughtful detail. Over the past decade, she has devoted her energy to advancing causes close to her heart—empowering women, supporting children, and championing the arts.

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  • Founding Advisor

    Latoya Holman is a passionate and driven volunteer leader whose North Star is eliminating barriers for our multi generational community members to achieve their goals and dreams. From Allyship to Education, Latoya is ready to not just do the work but to connect like minded individuals and groups to collaborate and get the work done.

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  • Founding Advisor

    Jessica Peralta is a purpose-driven leader and strategist dedicated to empowering women in business. As Director of Franchise Success at FIT4MOM, she helps franchise owners grow thriving, heart-led businesses through mentorship and strategy. A proud mom of four, Jessica leads with authenticity and a belief that when women are supported, they rise together.

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