Cassandra Mitchell-Nothaus

InnovATEBIO Grant Coordinator, Alumni Hub

Cassandra Mitchell-Nothaus is a dedicated biotechnology professional with a strong educational background in biotechnology and biology. She currently serves as the InnovATEBIO Grant Coordinator at Austin Community College, where she oversees grant funding and budgeting, conducts data collection, and develops visual presentations to support grant initiatives.

Previously, Cassandra worked as a Laboratory Assistant in the Biotechnology Department, where she managed cell culture facilities, maintained laboratory supplies, facilitated experiment preparation, and designed instructional experiments for Cell Culture and Biomanufacturing courses. In addition to her laboratory expertise, she plays a key role in supporting the ACC Biotechnology Alumni Network, where she develops alumni engagement workshops, collaborates with industry partners to provide career-readiness opportunities for students, and tracks alumni data.

With extensive experience in grant coordination, laboratory operations, and alumni engagement, Cassandra is a valuable asset to the biotechnology community at Austin Community College, contributing to the advancement of education, research, and workforce development in the field.