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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David Lesser is a former City of Manhattan Beach Mayor, Councilmember, and Commissioner and parent of a Manhattan Beach Youth Council (MYC) graduate. During his two terms on Council, David developed opportunities for MYC students to participate in local government.…
J.J. has been an insurance agent for over 28 years and is the owner of a local MB insurance agency, Aldrich & Turkmany Insurance, specializing in personal insurance such as: auto, homeowners/condo/renters, earthquake, motorcycle, and watercraft. As an independent agent,…
Diana brings over 15 years of event production and management experience; a large portion of which has been focused on the entertainment industry. Serving as Head of Events at Raleigh Studios and MBS Media Campus, Diana has enjoyed tremendous and…
Kathleen Paralusz has lived in Manhattan Beach for 15 years and together with her husband, Brad Jacobson, is the proud parent of a kindergartner at Meadows. She has held leadership roles in Soroptimist International and Leadership MB, and has served…
Jan Rhees is a long time active and involved community member and award winning realtor specializing in Manhattan Beach and the South Bay areas. Jan started her career in the music and entertainment industries, building several successful music publishing companies,…
Sheryl Rooker Thaler has lived in Manhattan Beach for 25 years and in the South Bay since 1979. Her son and daughter are Mira Costa graduates. Sheryl’s community involvement has spanned from the Manhattan Beach Education Foundation, Athletic Foundation and…
Jeff Wilson is the Senior Representative of Policy, Government & Public Affairs for Chevron, with 25 years in government affairs and media in the petroleum and energy industry. Jeff is a member of the Southern California Leadership Network and a…
Kathy is a co-owner of the Distinguished Speaker Series, a business launched in Manhattan Beach 24 years ago, presenting over 100 world renowned leaders and newsmakers at five theaters in Southern California, including the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. Kathy…
Candy Curry has lived in Manhattan Beach with her husband, Chris and two adult daughters, for the past 22 years. She has been actively involved in the Elementary and Middle School PTA’s in the MBUSD school District. She volunteered for…
Michelle has been a resident of Manhattan Beach for 19 years. Her two children graduated from Mira Costa and are now working towards their law degrees. Michelle was a Vice President of Television Business Affairs for Twentieth Century Fox for…