Candidate Name: Marie Benedetto Ferrito

About Marie

Marie Benedetto Ferrito has been a Tampa Resident for the past 10 years. She graduated from Montclair State University in New Jersey, with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, and a Minor in Dance. She is a Mom to an incredible little boy who attends one of the local elementary schools in South Tampa. She is an Auto Injury Manager at USAA. She has been with USAA for over 10 years, and both proud and honored to service our military members and their families. She was freelance makeup artist for Laura Mercier, and currently a Consultant for Rodan & Fields. She enjoys music and dancing, and most recently bike riding though this beautiful City of Tampa!

She is passionate about helping others and giving back to the community, especially children and their families.

She extremely humbled to be a nominated candidate for Woman of the Year 2020. The Westchase Charitable Foundation is an amazing organization that directly impacts local families in Tampa Bay, and Marie is very excited for this opportunity to help raise money for these families who are facing some challenges. One of the greatest joys in this life is to give back, and this foundation does so much more than that! To give hope and courage to those who have fallen on hard times, and to reassure them that there are so many out there who care. Marie is committed to supporting The Westchase Charitable Foundation, and appreciates that families will have some financial relief because of their efforts.