Elyse Bennett

Elyse Bennett Elyse Bennett serves on the Board of Directors of the Santa Monica Education Foundation, where she has been an active member since 2017. A proud Santa Monica native and graduate of Will Rogers, JAMS, and Samohi, Elyse is passionate about supporting public education in her hometown.

Elyse holds a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Southern California and a Lactation Educator Certification from UCLA. She is currently the Director of Parent Education at Brella and runs a private practice focused on parenting consultations. Elyse enjoys contributing to district-wide fundraising efforts that help ensure all students in Santa Monica have access to enriching educational opportunities.

1 child currently attending Samohi and 1 child, Samohi alum, now attending UC Santa Barbara.

• Preschool: Hill an Dale
• Elementary: Grant
• Middle: JAMS
• High: Samohi