Announcing our new SBFC Youth Advisory Committee Leaders
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Angela Bennett (left) and Ann Marie Whitney, SBFC Board President
South Bay Families Connected is excited to announce that Ann Marie Whitney and Angela Bennett will be leading our Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) in the 2025 - 2026 school year!!!
SBFC relies on the members of our YAC to provide a teen's perspective on the resources we are highlighting on the website, the original content and programming we produce for the SBFC Virtual Teen Center, as well as in-person educational programming in the community. This is an excellent opportunity for youth to develop leadership skills and have a direct impact in improving the social and emotional wellness of youth throughout the South Bay.
To learn more about the role, please access our YAC Application and scroll down to the bottom. Learn more about Ann Marie and Angela below.
“I’m really excited to be part of the Youth Advisory! I’m looking forward to connecting with students and hearing their ideas on how we can make South Bay Families Connected even more impactful..”
About Ann Marie, SBFC Board President
Ann Marie has been a supporter of SBFC since 2016 when she co-founded MBMS Families Connected in her role as a MBMS PTA co-president. A mother of three, she has also served as the PTA president at Robinson Elementary and Mira Costa High School, as well as on the board of the Manhattan Beach Education Foundation for 13 years.
Prior to donating her time and expertise in the non-profit and education sectors, Ann Marie worked as a CPA for Deloitte and Touche, and later as the chief accounting officer for a public real estate investment trust. She received her degree in business management from Boston College
Ann Marie’s outstanding reputation in the community paired with her proven leadership skills and strong financial background make her well-suited to head up the SBFC board, and her dedication to youth social-emotional wellness and mental health will help ensure SBFC’s impact in the years ahead.
About Angela, SBFC Volunteer
Angela Bennett is a dedicated community leader and mother of three who has long been active in Southbay education and wellness initiatives. She served as Co-President of the Robinson Elementary PTA and Manhattan Beach Middle School PTSA, and as President of the National Charity League and the USC Inter-Sorority Parent Club. She is also a board member of Town & Gown of USC, supporting scholarships and leadership opportunities for students.
Angela began her career in medical sales after earning her B.S. from San Diego State University. In 2010, she combined her business skills with her passion for health and fitness to co-found Fit On Studios, which she owned and operated for
