Executive Leadership

Originally from New York, Amanda moved to Miami Beach for her master’s after volunteering in South Africa and South America. Raised in a politically active family, she values community involvement. She holds a PhD in Public Affairs focused on Human Trafficking Policy, a Bachelor's in Political Science, a Master's in International Intercultural Education, and Graduate Certificates in Latin American and Caribbean Studies and Nonprofit and Community Development.

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As Chair of the Miami Beach Human Rights Committee, Amanda is dedicated to civic engagement and social justice. She believes in data-driven planning to drive policy change and empower communities.

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Shannon moved to Miami Beach in 2024 from Fort Myers where she was Secretary of the South Lee County Democratic Club. Born in Washington DC, she grew up in the Midwest and lived in the Mid-Atlantic area before moving to Florida. 

Shannon holds a Master of Public Administration, with a focus on local sector government, and bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Crime and Delinquency Studies from the University of Kansas and continues her work in the correctional field. ​​

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Kevin, a South Florida native from a blue-collar Democratic family, has been passionate about politics since casting his first vote in 2004. A proud graduate of Miami-Dade Public Schools, he earned a Business Administration degree from FIU in 2008.

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After losing his sister in 2011, Kevin dedicated his life to public service, working as a Miami-Dade Police dispatcher since 2012. Having cared for ailing relatives, he is a strong advocate for universal healthcare. A former congressional candidate (2022), he is committed to electing strong Democrats at all levels of government and making a lasting impact.

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Originally from New York City, Linda Kolko retired in 2011 after 40 years of federal service, including 33 years managing international development programs. She spent 20 years at the Inter-American Foundation, twice serving as interim President, and held leadership roles at the Peace Corps.

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A Florida resident since 2020, she purchased an Art Deco building in Miami Beach in 1989. Linda holds a B.S. in Mathematics Education from the University of Vermont. A dedicated Democratic activist, she has led campaign efforts, received the Montgomery County Democratic Volunteer of the Year Award, and serves on Miami Beach’s Transportation Committee.

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Tim, a lifelong Democrat, is committed to strengthening Democratic victories in Miami Beach and Miami-Dade County. He believes a strong local performance is crucial for statewide success and works to engage voters in driving meaningful change.

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A Miami Beach resident for over 20 years, Tim has a background in marketing and advertising, specializing in hospitality. Originally from Buffalo, NY, he holds an MBA from Baruch College. An active member of the Miami Beach Democratic Club, he is dedicated to making the community a better place to live and work.