Kassandra “Kassy” Tapia serves as the digital content and community specialist at Sojourners. A proud Mexican American from Arizona, Kassy is driven by her love for God, her love for people, and a daily iced coffee. Growing up on the U.S.-Mexico border gave her a rich cultural perspective and opened doors for her to serve others, particularly through translation services that bridge communities.
Kassy’s journey in the nonprofit world began in her local church, where she worked with junior high and high school students. She later served Latino families with preschool-aged children at a family resource center. Through AmeriCorps, she joined a local Public Allies cohort and served as the youth enrichment coordinator at a family homeless shelter. One of the most transformative experiences in her career was moving across the country to become an associate pastor in a bilingual, multigenerational congregation.
A creative at heart, Kassy has served in a range of creative roles since 2011, from freelance photography to church creative direction. She holds a bachelor’s degree in graphic design and advertising from Grand Canyon University, further formalizing her creative expertise. Her passion for color theory, branding, and intentional content creation has led her to expand her work across digital media, storytelling, and social platforms, using her gifts to advance the gospel. She continues to serve in her local church as part of the worship team and loves spending time with her husband and their two sons.