Staff

Each member of the staff at BCLC offers something special to ‘their’ students. Without this dedicated group of professionals, BCLC could never fulfill its mission of providing each student the tools to live an active productive life.

BCLC Leadership Team

Joan Trumbull
Therapy Services Director

Joan has worked for over 30 years as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist. She studied Kinesiology at UCLA and Occupational Therapy at USC. Her work has included assessment, treatment, advocacy and research and has included hospital, school, home, community and private practice. Joan has expertise in child development, sensory integration, neuromuscular facilitation, feeding, visual impairments and parent training. Joan is a member of The American Occupational Therapy Association, California Occupational Therapy Association and Sensory Integration International. Currently, she is serving on the board for the Birth to Five Vision Network. She has been involved in Special Olympics, The Shea Therapeutic Riding Center, Autism Support groups, Scouting, CAC, PTA and numerous community organizations that help children with special needs.

Carolyn Baker
Director of Fund Development

Carolyn has more than 20 years of professional community relations experience working in the corporate and     non-profit sectors.  She received her bachelor's degree in Communications/Public Relations from Chapman University and Certificate in Corporate Community Relations from Boston College Carroll School of Management.  Prior to her work with BCLC, Carolyn was Director of Community Relations/Public Affairs for HomeAid Orange County where she developed and implemented the organization's Essentials for Young Lives outreach program.  

Andy Markalanda
Human Resources/Accounting Manager

With his college degree in Accounting and professional experience in HR management at major organizations, Andy brings over 20 years combined experience to BCLC. He joined BCLC in 2004, and manages both Accounting and HR departments.