Palm Beach North Podcast

Inside Palm Beach County Elections with Supervisor of Elections Wendy Sartory Link

Running secure, accurate, and transparent elections for more than 900,000 registered voters in Palm Beach County is no small task. Behind every election is a year-round operation focused on security, accessibility, and ensuring every eligible vote is counted. In this episode, Wendy Sartory Link, Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections, returns to the Palm Beach North Podcast to discuss the upcoming election cycle, key voting dates, and the processes in place to protect the integrity of elections. She also shares insight into how the elections office operates behind the scenes—from verifying vote-by-mail ballots to recruiting thousands of poll workers who help ensure the process runs smoothly. Later in the episode, she also discusses how ballots are verified, the technology used to audit results, and how community members can get involved in the election process. T opics Covered: 00:48 Running elections for more than 900,000 registered voters in Palm Beach County 04:30 Key election dates including municipal, special, primary, and general elections 05:40 Florida’s closed primary system and why party registration deadlines matter 07:18 Voting options: vote-by-mail, early voting, and Election Day voting 09:35 Renewing your driver’s license and why updating your voter information matters 13:09 How vote-by-mail signatures are verified and the safeguards in place Subscribe to the Palm Beach North Podcast to stay connected with Palm Beach County’s business community and the leaders shaping its future! 🎨 Love the arts? Explore our sister series, the ArtiGras Podcast celebrating the creative culture that powers the Palm Beach North community. Check us out on social media! Instagram: Palm Beach North: @palmbeachnorth Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce: @pbnchamber ArtiGras: @artigras Facebook: Palm Beach North: /palmbeachnorth Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce: /pbnchamber ArtiGras: /artigrasfineartsfestival LinkedIn: Palm Beach North: /palmbeachnorth Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce: /pbnchamber Websites: To learn more about Palm Beach North Podcast, visit: https://www.palmbeachnorthpodcast.com [https://www.palmbeachnorthpodcast.com] To learn more about the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce, visit: https://www.pbnchamber.com [https://www.pbnchamber.com] To learn more about ArtiGras Podcast, visit: https://www.artigraspodcast.com [https://www.artigraspodcast.com] #PalmBeachNorthPodcast#PalmBeachCounty#CivicEngagement#ElectionInformation#VotePalmBeach

Breaking the Poverty Cycle One Student at a Time with Christine Sylvain

Breaking the poverty cycle does not happen all at once. It happens when students are given access, belief, and the support to see a future they can step into. In this episode, Christine Sylvain, Founder and CEO of Path to College, shares her personal journey and the work behind a proven model that helps high potential students overcome systemic barriers, earn scholarships, and access selective universities debt free. She also looks ahead to what’s next for the organization and how education and mentorship create lasting community impact.

How Julia Dattolo Is Transforming Palm Beach County’s Workforce

How do you build a stronger Palm Beach County workforce? For Julia Dattolo, President and CEO of CareerSource Palm Beach County, it starts with people. A proud U.S. Navy veteran and workforce development leader, she connects talent with opportunity and helps local businesses grow through service and purpose, sharing how community leadership, veterans employment, and workforce innovation are shaping Palm Beach County’s economy and redefining what it means to serve our community.

Building the Future of Care: Dr. Conor Delaney’s Vision for Cleveland Clinic Florida

In this episode of the Palm Beach North Podcast, Dr. Conor P. Delaney, Executive Vice President of Cleveland Clinic and President of Cleveland Clinic Florida, shares his journey from Ireland to leading one of the nation’s premier healthcare systems in Florida. He talks about how early exposure to medicine, surgical innovation, and a team-first mindset shaped his leadership path from world-class colorectal surgeon to enterprise executive. Dr. Delaney highlights Cleveland Clinic Florida’s mission and momentum: integrated, patient-centered care, exceptional quality outcomes, and innovations like hospital-level care at home. He also discusses Cleveland Clinic’s expansion in Palm Beach County—from outpatient growth to plans for a new hospital—plus community partnerships addressing access, behavioral health, and food insecurity. The episode closes with leadership insights and his optimistic outlook for the future of healthcare in our region.

From Public Service to Higher Education: Adam Hasner’s Vision for FAU’s Future

In this episode of the Palm Beach North Podcast, Adam Hasner, President of Florida Atlantic University (FAU), shares his journey from Palm Beach County kid to leading one of South Florida’s most dynamic public research universities. He talks about how growing up with educator parents, early experiences in public service, and a high-energy, servant-leadership style shaped his approach to the presidency. President Hasner highlights FAU’s momentum with record applications, competitive incoming classes, and groundbreaking research in neuroscience, ocean engineering, and artificial intelligence. He explains why he sees FAU as the region’s hometown university and outlines his strategic priorities of elevating the brand, strengthening partnerships, expanding opportunities for students, and leading through influence with a vision for the future. Topics Covered: • Roots in Palm Beach County and a path through law, business, and public service • Lessons from public service that prepared him to lead in higher education • FAU’s growth as a research university with record demand and unique strengths • The student experience and the importance of access and affordability • Athletics as a source of school pride and community connection • A vision to elevate FAU’s reputation and impact across the region Follow us on social media! Instagram: Palm Beach North: @palmbeachnorth Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce: @pbnchamber FAU: @FloridaAtlanticU [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCs_yub6S05_-iG5Mpx4h_ow] Facebook: Palm Beach North: / palmbeachnorth Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce: / pbnchamber LinkedIn: Palm Beach North: / palmbeachnorth Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce: / pbnchamber FAU: / florida-atlantic-university President Adam Hasner: / adamhasner Check out our websites: To learn more about Palm Beach North Podcast, visit: https://www.palmbeachnorthpodcast.com [https://www.palmbeachnorthpodcast.com] To learn more about the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce, visit: https://www.pbnchamber.com [https://www.pbnchamber.com] To learn more about FAU, visit: https://www.fau.edu/?utm_source=chatgpt.com [https://www.fau.edu/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] #PalmBeachNorthPodcast #FAU #HigherEdLeadership #SouthFlorida #CommunityImpact