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Angela Chambers is a passionate Bay Area native, now a long-standing Santa Cruz County resident, where she has become a pillar of community leadership. As a visionary fundraiser, program manager, and fierce advocate for youth empowerment, Angela drives impactful change across the county. Her work is rooted in deep community connection, and she brings dynamic energy to her roles in the arts, wellness, and youth development.

 

As the Director of the Youth Program and Community Engagement at the Tannery World Dance & Cultural Center, Angela spearheads efforts to ensure access, equity, and excellence in the arts. Her leadership in building community partnerships and innovative youth programming has inspired countless young dancers. Certified as a Youth Protection Advocate in Dance, Angela integrates wellness and empowerment into her teaching, fostering personal growth and artistic expression in the next generation of performers.

 

Angela also leads as the cofounder and Director of the Black Health Initiative’s Youth Ambassador program in Santa Cruz County, where she uplifts Black youth through mental health advocacy, mentorship, and leadership development. By creating spaces of connection and purpose, she empowers young people to thrive, offering them critical opportunities to engage with their community and make a difference. In addition, Angela serves as Program Manager for this award-winning initiative, advising and supporting its mission of holistic wellness.

 

Angela’s commitment to equity and community wellness extends further through her participation in the Community Foundation Santa Cruz Rise Together cohort, a coalition of leaders focused on advancing racial justice. She is also a dedicated advisor on the Tannery Arts Campus committee and was an IDEA AFP Silicon Valley Chapter fellow.

 

As a dynamic dance artist, you can find Angela on stages throughout Santa Cruz and the Bay Area. Between teaching, curating, and performing, she continues to inspire through her work at the Tannery, Motion Pacific, and as a guest artist and choreographer at local universities and festivals. Her artistic vision, combined with her advocacy, leaves a lasting impact on the community and the arts world alike.