Staff Members
Blind Children's Learning Center is located at 18542-B Vanderlip
Avenue, Santa Ana, California 92705 (North Tustin area).
Call (714) 573-8888 or Fax (714)573-4944.
President/Executive Director
B.A. from the University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 20 years of professional
experience in the non-profit field in Illinois, Iowa, Colorado and California.
A member of the California Recreation Society, Association of Professional
YMCA Directors and various business groups. Brian oversees all aspects
of the Center's administration and programming.
Kathy
Goodspeed
Assistant Executive Director
BS degree in education
Teaching credential K-12
Early Childhood/Visual Handicapped post graduate
Insight Trainer Hand-in-Hand training. Kathy has been with BCLC for 18 years and oversees all direct services.
Irene
Takahashi
Director of Early Childhood Center
BA degree in Social Ecology from UCI
with specialization in psychology and social behavior
Child Care Permit
Irene is coordinator of the Early Childhood Center and oversees eight classrooms.
Alejandra Valencia
Outreach Director
BA degree in Education from UC-Santa Cruz
Completing her Masters in Administration
Began teaching as a Reading Recovery teacher and principal in outdoor Education Camp.
Before joining BCLC she was Vice Principal at Douglass Middle School in Woodland, CA
Alejandra will be key contact for the Infant Family Focus and Youth Outreach programs.
Director of Development
Sociology - San Diego State University
School of Nonprofit Management - Arizona State University
Donna oversees all aspects of fund development.
Director of Community Relations
UCI - Certificate in Fund Raising
Santa Ana College - Human Services
Linn has been with BCLC for 30 years and responsible for community development
and marketing.
Human Resources/Accounting Manager
B.S. degree in accounting
Andy has experience in HR management at major organizations and has 20 years
experience in accounting. He joined BCLC in December 2004 and manages the
accounting/HR department.