Kassandra Woods is a health researcher with the Firelight Group. She is a settler and grateful visitor on the traditional territory of the WSÁNEĆ (Saanich), Lkwungen (Songhees) and Wyomilth (Esquimalt) peoples. 

Kassandra holds a Master of Indigenous Governance from the University of Victoria, a multi-disciplinary program focused on traditional structures and ways of governance of Indigenous political cultures. She also holds a Bachelor of Social Science in Conflict Studies and Human Rights, with a minor in Aboriginal Studies. 

Kassandra has a breadth of experience related to health policy and research, and is guided by a strong sense of purpose in supporting Indigenous self-determination. She has background working with First Nation communities as well as Indigenous political and advocacy organizations.