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BCS is organized as a 501c3 non-profit corporation under the laws of the State of California. Our Board of Directors works without pay to see that the goals and objectives of BCS are achieved.
| Heather Gilbert, Board Chair and Treasurer
Heather is a two-time breast cancer survivor and a founding board member of BCS. As Board Chair, Heather is responsible for overseeing grant submissions and reporting, running the board meetings, and representing BCS in the community. She also spends many hours providing client case management, and of course, providing all financial oversight to the organization. Heather is a card-carrying member of the Lake Forest Bagels and Brew Morning Crew, and enjoys dragon boating, walking and is currently exploring a new volunteer role in pet therapy at local hospitals.
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 | Anna Bell, Executive Director
Anna started her involvement with BCS as a board member, and now serves as Executive Director. She became our E.D. in June 2007, and is working to increase program funding and manage the organization. Anna has much experience in non-profit managment and development, including grant writing, and has managed several small non-profits and program launches in the past. Anna and her husband live in Irvine.
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| Anne Breuer
Anne is the world traveler of the BCS board. Anne develops creative ways to promote BCS in the community. In 2003, Anne co-chaired our “At the Beach” event that helped us raise over $20,000! Anne enjoys gardening and lives in Lake Forest with her husband, pooches (Puffy and Tizzy), and many kitties.
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| Jeanette Morrow, Board Member
Jeannette Morrow has been a dedicated Board Member of BCS for many years, and helps by case managing clients, working at events, and helping with fundraisers. Jeannette, a breast cancer survivor herself, is actively involved with many Orange County breast cancer organizations, including Y-Me. We were proud to honor Jeannette with the Tammy Fowler Memorial Volunteer Spirit Awared in 2005 for her continued dedication to BCS. She is a hair stylist and lives in Huntington Beach with her husband.
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| Bonnie Oakden, Volunteer Services
Bonnie is one of our busiest board members as Director of Volunteer Services! She is responsible for recruiting and training all of our volunteers, including our client case managers. Bonnie is a NICU nurse and lives in Lake Forest with her husband and dog, Calvin. She is an avid walker and enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren.
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| Margaret Pisciotti, Client Services
Margaret has been on the BCS board for several years and is a breast cancer survivor. Margaret recruits and trains new case managers in addition to managing her own clients. Margaret was the recipient of the 2004 Tammy Fowler Memorial Volunteer Spirit Award, an award given to one BCS volunteer each year. Margaret lives in Santa Ana with her husband.
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| Ken Deck, Medical Advisor
Ken Deck is the BCS medical advisory and board member. He joined BCS in 2005, and we are all very thankful for his dedication to our organization! Ken is a surgical oncologist at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center. He lives in south Orange County with his wife, Karen.
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| Becky Ryan, Grants
Becky Ryan is our incredible, wonderful Grants Chair! Becky found BCS and got involved to help with grant writing and other activities. She coordinates all grant-writing and submission, which is a very tedious job. We love her passion for helping others (Becky also volunteers for Kids Konnected)! She lives in Aliso Viejo with her husband and daughter.
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