Cassidy is a 20-year-old student from Phoenix attending Northern Arizona University and majoring in Biology. She hopes to pursue a career as a doctor or veterinarian. Cassidy participates in the Honors program and was also placed on the Dean’s List for academic achievement. In addition, she is currently president of NAU’s Animal Rights Club. Her proudest achievement was organizing three charity concerts as president of an international club entitled New Global Citizens and donating all proceeds for the funding of healthcare and education in Uganda. Her Irish ancestry comes from her great grandparents who were the first in her family to move from Donegal to New Jersey.