Esabella (E-suh-bella) Bonner (she/her) is a long-time Santa Cruz resident, entrepreneur, and visionary working to help bridge our local community. Bella is a Cabrillo and SJSU alumni receiving her Associates Degree in Sociology and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration specializing in Human Resource Management. Bella is the founder and executive director of Black Surf Club Santa Cruz which aims to promote both physical and spiritual wellness through surf and community for Black and People of Color. Bella also serves as an equity and strategic advisor for a number of local initiatives and teams here in Santa Cruz County.