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The Spirit of Santa Monica is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to preserving and enhancing the innovation spirit of Santa Monica while fostering future generations of thinkers, builders, and community leaders through education, events, and engagement.
EIN 99-4479594
Our Mission
Our Mission
To inspire and educate the public about Santa Monica’s historic & future contributions to aviation and aerospace, support STEAM initiatives for youth, and build community through inclusive, innovation-focused events like Douglas Day.
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Ben Marcus
Co-Founder, President, Director of Community Partnerships
Vanessa Gibson
Co-Founder, Secretary, Director of Events
Colby Goff
Treasurer
Douglas Day 2025 Launch Crew
Douglas Day 2025 Launch Crew
Meet the incredible team behind the scenes making Douglas Day soar!
Vanessa Gibson
Mission Commander (Chair)
Ben Marcus
Community Orbit Specialist
Natasha Jai
Zero-Gravity Fun First Officer (Kids Zone)
Gavin Stokes
Fuel & Refreshment Ops
Brice Cooper
Community Launch Liaison
Flaviu Ciobanu
Ground Control & Logistics
Yimei Wong
Zero-Gravity Fun First Officer (Kids Zone)
Kuangwei Hwang
Mission Media Director
Cameron
Mahallati
Social Galaxy Navigator
Vanessa Gibson
Press & Comms Control
Join the Spirit of Santa Monica
Join the Spirit of Santa Monica
Become a member and be part of a passionate community dedicated to preserving the legacy and future of the Santa Monica Airport.
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"Educating for tomorrow. Inspiring the next generation."
"Educating for tomorrow. Inspiring the next generation."
Soar with us. Help shape the future of SMO.
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