Manhattan Beach Youth CouncilA city-sponsored professional development program for high school students who live or attend high school in the city of Manhattan Beach
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Chief Abell was born in Los Angeles and grew up in a single parent household with his mother in Inglewood, California. During an early period of his youth, Chief Abell was relocated to Dhahran Saudi Arabia with his family for two years. He experienced new and interesting cultures that have contributed to his ability to interact with people from all walks of life. Chief Abell earned an athletic football scholarship…
Tracy Allen is a Manager of Human Resources for Northrop Grumman Corporation. A native of Long Beach, CA where her dad was stationed after joining the U.S. Navy from The Philippines, Tracy attended CSULB with graduated with a B.S . in Finance and an MBA in org psychology. She joined NG in 2005, holding roles in supply chain, finance & operations, and is passionate about diversity, equity and…
Jason Boxer was born and raised in Manhattan Beach, Jason (they/them/theirs) was elected last November to the MBUSD Board at the age of 28. They are an alum of Manhattan Beach schools, and participated in cross country, ComedySportz, and La Vista at Mira Costa. Jason took a gap year between Costa and college, riding a bicycle across the United States, and they encourage all Manhattan Beach students to consider something similar! Since graduating from college, Jason has worked…
Seth Davis is an award-winning sports writer and broadcaster who covers college basketball. Since 2004, Davis has been a mainstay of CBS Sports’ studio coverage of college basketball and the NCAA Tournament. He wrote for Sports Illustrated for 22 years and is currently the Managing Editor for college basketball at The Athletic. Davis is the author of five books, including the New York Times best sellers Wooden: A…
Cedric Jones is the founder of Beastie Boxing Gym in Manhattan Beach and a total package in the fitness world. He has danced professionally, boxed in the Olympic trials and trained celebrity/pro athletes. His passions have led him into acting, and the creation of the BMoved Foundation which guides and supports youths. He believes, “You are not where you want to be, because you’re not doing what you…
Steve Napolitano is a life-long Manhattan Beach resident and Mira Costa graduate. Steve is the youngest person ever elected to the City Council at the age of 26. For nearly three decades, he has played a significant role in community decision-making. He has served 17 years on the City Council including five terms as Mayor. During a 12-year break from office, due to term limits, he worked as…
Tara Sorensen is Apple’s Head of Children’s Programming, Worldwide Video. A respected children’s programming executive, Sorensen oversees the development and production of original live-action and animated children’s series globally.Previously, Sorensen served as Head of Kids Programming for Amazon Studios, where she launched the division and shepherded Emmy Award-winning series, including Tumble Leaf, Emmy-nominated Annedroids, WGA Award and Humanitas Prize winner Gortimer Gibbon’s Life on Normal Street, Humanitas, DGA and NAACP Image Award winning…