Staff Bios

Lindsey Concannon works for Florida Atlantic University with Sustainable Treasure Coast, Inc. as a support staff member. A native to St. Lucie County, Lindsey Concannon graduated from Lincoln Park Academy with Honors and twelve college credits, from Indian River Community College. Lindsey is currently a Junior at Florida Atlantic University, double majoring in Finance and Business Management. Also, Lindsey volunteers for Heathcoat Botanical Gardens as a Garden Ambassador representing the Gardens at public events.

Cassandra Hicks is a Student Intern/Support Staff for Florida Atlantic University, and volunteer for Sustainable Treasure Coast, Inc. She is a senior nursing student in the Traditional BSN program at FAU/Treasure Coast Campus, and serves as Community Liaison for the Student Nurses’ Association. She is a lifelong resident of the Treasure Coast, and was employed by Saint Lucie County School Board from 7/92 to 1/06. During her time at the school board, she received “2003 Outstanding Customer Service Award” for the excellent services she provided.

Cassandra is dually enrolled in the Family Nurse Practioner program, with plans of becoming an OB/GYN consultant.

Merrily Dee Minardi, a member of the Sustainable Treasure Coast support team, is currently working toward a bachelor’s degree in Finance at Florida Atlantic University.  Her first university experience as a chemistry major led to a job as a research assistant for Pfizer Pharmaceuticals in the mid-seventies.  An entrepreneurial spirit caused her to leave that position in 1977 to found a retail/service business in Fort Pierce, Florida, where she acted as partner and general manager until retirement in 2005. 

As an active volunteer, Merrily has been associated with several nonprofit and environmental organizations over the years.  She was a founding Board Member and Secretary of the Fort Pierce Downtown Business Association, where she also served as liaison to the board of Main Street Fort Pierce and developed, produced, and/or coordinated several special events including Wheels on the Waterfront Classic Car Show.  She currently chairs the Garden Ambassador Committee for Heathcote Botanical Gardens and edits the group’s electronic newsletter. 

Merrily re-entered college full-time in 2006 and that year earned an A.A. and an A.S. in legal assistance from Indian River Community College before transferring to the FAU College of Business.  After graduation, she aims to combine her business experience, education, and financial aptitude in a professional environment.