Cassandra was born in Missoula, MT and lived there most of her life until part way through college. As a young teen she participated in a rather unusual family activity as an outboard hydroplane boat racer, competing in American Power Boat Association regattas in Montana, Canada, and Washington. After graduating from high school and attending three years at the University of Montana, Cassandra went on the National Student Exchange to California State University in Northern California. After transferring permanently, she obtained her Bachelor's and then Master's degrees in Psychology. She is al...