Kandea joined the League of Women Voters of Berkeley, Albany, Emeryville in 2016. She has a strong background in nonprofit and social enterprise management in the workforce development, solar and education sectors. With a career built in nonprofit and program management, she drives innovation as a collaborative leader and the Co-Founder of StrideLabs, where she serves their nonprofit and community-based clients. She serves as Co-Chair of the League of Women Voters of California Nominating Committee and is the first African-American to become President of the League of Women Voters Berkeley, Albany, Emeryville. Passionate about democracy and equity, she supports the League’s mission to build a more just and inclusive society. Recognized by the League of Women Voters of California during Women’s History Month in 2022 and by the Black graduate student association in 2024 at Cornell University, where she earned her MBA in sustainable global enterprise, Kandea brings management expertise, DEI insight, and a Gen X perspective to the League.