EBONY CARTER, Chairperson

Ebony received her Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Grambling State University. Realizing her passion for education, Ebony decided to work for various alternative education programs seeking to improve the math skills of at-risk youth.  Received her Masters in Educational Leadership with a focus in Principalship at Saginaw Valley State University. She accepted a position at Howard High School, which at the time was listed as one of the top five failing schools in the state of Tennessee.  Through hard work and determined commitment, her students excelled and passed their state exams. Ebony was awarded a highly selective, federally funded grant from the United States Department of Education. The Teacher Incentive Fund Grant is awarded as a result of student academic performance in order to maximize programmatic opportunities.

PHILIP PELOSO, Vice-Chairperson

Philip is the Business Development Manager of KUKA Robotics Corporation, USA. He has over 30 years experience working in his chosen field of industrial robotics and factory automation. Philip attended Lake Superior State University where he earned an Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology and a Bachelor of Science degree in Automated Systems Engineering Technology. Philip has been recognized by Michigan’s Former Governor Snyder as a proponent for his Marshall Plan to develop the talent of high school students to prepare them for the next generation of careers.

ANITA VARTY, Secretary

Anita is living her dream as the sole proprietor of MI Passion Boutique in Downtown Port Huron since 2019. This was a vision she had in her heart for over 25 years. Anita earned an Associate Degree from St. Clair County Community College (SC4) in Applied Arts and also attended Baker College for Interior Design. With expertise in the nonprofit world, Anita worked at the Port Huron Museums for 8 years and her last position was the Director of Business operations.

JULIE ARMSTRONG, Treasurer

Julie is retired following two careers: nearly twenty-five years in the automotive supply industry and twenty years in higher education. Her automotive career including roles in the accounting and finance areas as well as upper management. Her career in higher education was served at St. Clair County Community College where she obtained her associate degree. Julie brought her experiences in the private sector to the classroom as a professor of business and accounting. After seventeen years of teaching, Julie moved into leadership as the Dean of Occupational Studies, the Chief Academic Officer, and Chief of Staff. Being able to be a part of her students growth and watching them move into the working world using their skills is the greatest reward of her teaching experience.

After working for over 40 years, Julie is happy to be retired and use her skills to help at her church, spend time with her children and grandchildren, and share those skills with organizations like A Beautiful Me. Julie obtained a bachelor’s degree in business administration at Siena Heights College and master’s degrees in business administration and finance at Walsh College.

ANGIE ASHBROOK, Trustee

Angie is currently working as a sales consultant at LaFontaine Chevy Buick GMC of St Clair and has over 17 years of combined dealership experience.  She began her dealership career in Imlay City while in high school and continued working there while attending SC4 where she earned an Associate Degree in Business.

She took a break in her career to raise her two daughters and opened her own home day care for five years and then worked at her church which was is where her path first crossed with A Beautiful Me.  Angie enjoys working with kids, coordinating special events, after school programs and Sunday School.  Now back in the automotive field, she loves being active, involved in the community and is excited to serve with A Beautiful Me!

NANON KEIGHLEY, Trustee

Nanon immigrated from the Netherlands when she was 2 years old and grew up in a family business, graduated from Marysville High School and became a United States citizen. While raising a family and working 27 years for St. Clair County Family Court as a Judicial Financial Analyst, Nanon earned an Associate Degree in Management from St. Clair County Community College (SC4).

Prior to retirement, her specialty was with the foster care cases, and her heart grew for the young people in the system. After retirement, Nanon works part-time for a local family business and enjoys giving back, especially to our young people.