Advisors who understand you.
Our team.
Cassie Bernhardt
PRINCIPAL MANAGING PARTNER
With over two decades of leadership in management, fundraising, and leading teams, Cassie Bernhardt is a cornerstone of Impresa Advisors. As a Principal Managing Partner, she excels in cultivating relationships with clients, partners, and key stakeholders, while her passion for strategic and sustainable business drives her career.
Cassie's expertise extends beyond relationship building to her remarkable ability to restructure and rejuvenate teams. She is known for establishing focused business operation practices and standards that lead to significant revenue generation and organizational transformation. Her efforts have consistently resulted in raising millions in funds, highlighting her proficiency in financial growth and sustainability, as well as leading and developing efficient and effective teams.
At Impresa Advisors, Cassie brings her wealth of experience, exemplary communication skills, and deep commitment to community engagement. Her leadership not only drives Impresa Advisors forward but also significantly benefits organizations seeking to enhance their financial sustainability and strategic impact.
Suzanne Kennedy, Ph.D.
PARTNER, BIOTECH & LIFE SCIENCES
Suzanne Kennedy, PhD is a seasoned biotech executive and immunologist with over 20 years of experience driving innovation in life sciences across R&D, clinical strategy, and executive leadership. She earned her doctorate in microbiology and immunology from Virginia Commonwealth University Medical School and has dedicated her career to advancing cancer research and therapeutic development.
Dr. Kennedy has held leadership roles at Bio-Path Holdings, GlycosBio, ViuHealth, and Akexis, where she built and scaled clinical programs, forged strategic partnerships, and translated complex science into actionable business and investor strategies. She brings a broad, cross-sector perspective, with deep connections in Boston’s biotech ecosystem and a national network of scientific, investor, and commercial partners.
As part of Impresa Advisors’ fractional C-suite team, Dr. Kennedy delivers strategic guidance and hands-on execution across science, operations, and business development - helping clients turn breakthrough ideas into market-ready solutions.