3rd Annual EqualiTEA

Angela Manfredi

Angela Manfredi is an award-winning screenwriter, media personality, and author of The Dance Hotel of Palm Beach. Her credits include on-air work with Legends Radio and PBS along with more than a decade as a red carpet reporter in Los Angeles and New York City.

Wendy Sartory Link

Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections

Wendy Sartory Link is the Supervisor of Elections for Palm Beach County. She assumed the role after being appointed by Florida's Governor in 2019 and was subsequently elected in 2020 and re-elected in 2024. A native of Palm Beach County, Supervisor Link holds degrees from the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill and the Duke University School of Law. With over 30 years of legal experience in private practice, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her position.

As the county's top elections official, Wendy Sartory Link oversees the voting, registration, and elections process in Palm Beach County and its 39 municipalities. Her daily focus is on enhancing the voting experience, ensuring transparency, and fortifying the security of the electoral system. By introducing innovative ideas and empowering her staff and community partners, Supervisor Link and the Palm Beach County Elections Office have successfully implemented initiatives and received accolades for several award-winning programs. These efforts have led to increased voter registration, access, and participation throughout Palm Beach County, bolstering voter confidence in the Elections Office. Supervisor Link is dedicated to the fair, secure, and accurate counting of every vote, continuously striving to enhance the elections experience for all voters.

Throughout her career, Supervisor Link has been dedicated to mentoring and nurturing the next generation of leaders. She takes pride in her role as a mentor and has made significant contributions to the development of young women and men across Palm Beach County.

Dr. Cassondra Corbin-Thaddies

Cassondra Corbin-Thaddies, “Dr. Cass” is an executive advisor, organizational strategist, speaker, and founder of Let's Human Better®, a movement dedicated to helping organizations lead with humanity in an AI-powered world. With more than 30 years of experience in leadership, organizational development, and adult learning, she partners with executives and education leaders to strengthen leadership capacity, build trust, and create the conditions where people and performance thrive.

Dr. Cass is also the founder of Connect to Greatness, a nonprofit organization that empowers Black male students and their families through leadership development, belonging, and transformative opportunities. She serves on the Board of Directors for the League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County, furthering her commitment to civic engagement, voter education, and strengthening democratic participation. Her work has impacted leaders, educators, and communities across the country through strategic partnerships, executive coaching, speaking engagements, and organizational consulting.

Known for blending research, practical wisdom, and authentic storytelling, Dr. Cass challenges leaders to think differently about change, innovation, and the future of work. Whether guiding organizations through AI adoption or cultivating cultures of trust and belonging, she believes our greatest opportunity has always been—and will always be our humanity.

Erica Grant

Erica Grant is the Director of Curatorial Affairs at the Historical Society of Palm Beach County. They earned a bachelor’s degree in history and international studies from the University of Florida before relocating to Washington, D.C., where they served at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture. They later earned a master’s degree in museum studies from the University of Glasgow and returned to their home state of Florida to continue their career in public history.

At the Historical Society of Palm Beach County, Erica oversees exhibitions, collections, and curatorial initiatives that preserve and share the region's rich heritage. Passionate about making history relevant and accessible, they are committed to finding innovative and engaging ways to connect people with the stories that have shaped their communities.