SpecialityCouncilwoman, City of North Miami

BiographyKassandra Timothe was born and raised in North Miami a few blocks away from W.J. Bryan Elementary and North Miami Middle where she attended grade school. A true North Miami native, Kassandra lives, works, and plays in the heart and pulse of the city in District 2. Tenacious in spirit, Kassandra began working at North Miami’s Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) at the young age of 15. Initially, she was hired as a summer camp counselor but earned several promotions throughout her tenure to Junior Docent Coordinator, Assistant Camp Director, and her last role in 2012 as the Bond Education Outreach Coordinator. Despite the bond’s defeat, Kassandra later joined North Miami officials for a trip to Washington, D.C. where MOCA received the National Medal for Museum and Library Services, the nation’s highest honor for libraries and museums that are serving their communities in exceptional ways. Kassandra has over ten years of governmental experience. In 2012, she graduated from the University of South Florida (USF) with a degree in Political Science and a Master of Public Administration degree from Florida International University (FIU) in May 2020. Kassandra began her legislative career while working in the Florida Legislature for Florida State Representative Janet Cruz (now Senator Janet Cruz) and Florida State Senator Arthenia L. Joyner. As the Legislative Aide for Councilwoman Lisa Montelione in the City of Tampa District 7, Kassandra realized the power of local government, but she knew this job would be more meaningful if she were home. In May 2015, Kassandra joined the City of North Miami as the Public Information Officer (PIO). As PIO, Kassandra became the face and spokesperson for the City of North Miami. She resigned from her position to run for North Miami District 2. On Tuesday, June 1, 2021, Kassandra made herstory by becoming the first black person, the first woman of Haitian descent, and the youngest person elected to serve North Miami’s District 2. Kassandra will serve a four-year term as Councilwoman for North Miami District 2 which includes Palomar, Keystone, San Souci, Iron Manors, and Downtown North Miami. Kassandra is a loving daughter, spirited sister, and amazing auntie who’s ready to change the world...starting with North Miami.