Dr Casson is a building and construction sector leader with significant experience spanning government, industry, and the not-for-profit sector. She is Chairperson of the Victorian Government’s Building Industry Consultative Council, an independent Director of Infrastructure Victoria and an advisory board member of the Victorian Skills Authority.

Dr Casson is a published author, academic and an experienced non-executive director. She was previously President of the construction worker entitlement body Incolink, Chairperson of the Victorian Government’s Sick Pay Guarantee Ministerial Advisory Committee, CEO of Master Builders Victoria and CEO of the Committee for Geelong. She has also held a range of board, executive and advisory positions throughout her career in the United Kingdom, Europe, and the USA. Dr Casson holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Written Communication and a Masters degree in Politics and Government.

In 2021, Dr Casson was inducted into the Victorian Honour Roll of Women.