Honor Society® member
Cassandra Karran
- Bachelor's of Arts in Criminology; Minor in Children's Behavioral Healthcare
- Class of 2026
- USA
Member since October 2025
About
A Criminology undergraduate student with an expected graduation date in Spring 2026. Planning on transitioning to graduate school in Fall 2026. Fiercely passionate about combating violent crime, seeking justice for survivors of traumatic events, child welfare, and investigative work.
Education
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University of South Florida
Bachelor's of Arts in Criminology; Minor in Children's Behavioral Healthcare
2024 – 2026
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Pasco Hernando State College
Associates in Arts, Magna Cum Laude
2022 – 2024
Honors and awards
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Magna Cum Laude
Obtained an Associate's Degree with Magna Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.77
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National Honors Society
Became a member of NSLS in Fall 2025 with a GPA of 3.7.
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Dean's List
Fall 2025
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Global Citizens Award
Awarded to USF students who engage in global and national activities to build cultural awareness and diversity.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Investigating human trafficking and sex crimes, pursuing child welfare and advocacy.
- Graduate school interests
Criminology, Criminal Justice with concentrations/subtopics in human trafficking and domestic violence. Looking to enhance knowledge to use in future career goals.
- Outside the classroom
Creative writing, reading, researching future career paths, exercising, volunteering
Experience
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Internship
Children's Advocacy Center for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit - A nonprofit organization housing a multidisciplinary team dedicated to protecting children who were survivors of crime.
Jan 2026 – May 2026
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Internship
Selah Freedom - a nonprofit, anti-human trafficking organization whose residential program allows survivors of sex trafficking to engage in recovery and reintegration.
Aug 2025 – Dec 2025
Volunteering
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Provides data entry, supervision for children, and oversees intake/outtake forms. Sorts through clothing and toy donations.
Children's Advocacy Center of Hernando County
Mar 2025 – Present
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Acts as a caregiver for vulnerable animals until they find a permanent home.
Humane Society of the Nature Coast
Jan 2023 – Dec 2025
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
Additional information
Organizations
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national society of leadership and success
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alpha phi sigma
