Beth Thorp is cofounder and executive director of the Mitchell Thorp Foundation (MTF), a public 501(c)3 organization, whose mission is to “support families whose children suffer from life-threatening illnesses, diseases, and disorders, by providing financial, emotional and resources to their desperate situation.” Her work in philanthropy has been recognized and awarded nationwide. Her awards include Non-Profit of the Year, Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce (2020); Distinguished Humanitarian award presented by Marquis Who’s Who in America (2019); Leadership award presented by ABC-10 News and Lead San Diego (2019); Starfish Leadership award given to those who inspire, engage, and lead, presented by City of Carlsbad (2016); and Professional Woman of the Year from National Association of Professional Women (2011). Beth has been featured and appeared on numerous media outlets, including ABC 10 News, KUSI TV, Fox 5 News, Ranch & Coast magazine, San Diego Union Tribune, Carlsbad magazine, San Diego, and Carlsbad Business journals, FM 90.0 talk radio, and Union Tribune’s “Community Spotlight” radio show. She and her husband reside in Carlsbad, California. For more about Beth or MTF, visit MitchellThorpFoundation.org.
