Cassandra Trimnell is the founder and executive director of Sickle Cell 101 (SC101), a patient advocate, speaker, and consultant.
In 2014, Trimnell received her Sickle Cell Educator certificate, issued by the Department of Public Health. Trimnell is responsible for developing and creating the educational material and curricula presented by SC101, the largest global online platform dedicated solely to sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait research and education geared towards individuals living with sickle cell disease.
As a digital advocate, Trimnell is responsible for the strategic growth and engagement of SC101’s digital and primary platforms. To date, Trimnell has facilitated the growth of its pages to the largest social media presence by any dedicated sickle cell organization with over 50,000 followers– on combined social media platforms with followers originating in 115 countries. With some of the highest engagement rates, SC101 provides an active digital community on its platforms.
Trimnell is a board member for the Global Alliance of Sickle Cell Disease Organizations and sits on committees within NIH, HHS, and other stakeholders within the sickle cell community. Trimnell received a B.A. in Global Studies: Social, Political, and Economic Development from Sonoma State University. Trimnell’s passion for sickle cell education and advocacy stems directly from her living with sickle cell disease, hemoglobin SS.
