Our Leadership

Our people are the foundation of Partners in Child Development and have been for over 50 years of educating and caring for students, their families, and their communities. We are a team of caring professionals bringing excellence and heart to our roles. Meet the Management Team and our Board!

A Note from Executive Director, Chris Hunt

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Dear PCD Community,

Welcome to our community, where our highly trained professionals partner with families to change the trajectory of children’s lives.

We do this by nurturing and celebrating each child’s strengths and unique character. We interact in positive and healthy ways, provide innovative programming and enriched curriculum, that pave the road for each child to reach their full potential.

I know from my own personal journey that supporting a child at the earliest stages of life makes a profound impact, paving the way for lifelong learning and overall wellbeing. As a neurodivergent learner, my own journey was tenuous throughout my elementary and middle school years, with little hope given to my academic success. But in ninth grade Mrs. P entered my life and saw my potential. She invested time and energy into me, seeking to understand me and my strengths. She saw beyond my disability, and tapped into my aptitude which truly altered the trajectory of my life.

I believe that PCD is the Mrs. P for every child!

With a solid 50-year history and foundation, I invite you into our vision of growth and innovation for our future. We plan to double the number of children we serve and invest in staff development, technology, and equipment that will provide ways for every child to thrive.

It’s an exciting time to be a part of PCD’s journey, as we set the stage for our next 50 years. I invite you to join us.

~ Chris Hunt

Leadership Team

Chris
Hunt

Executive
Director

Darlene
Brown

Director, Human
Resources

Cheryl Bruk, MS, CCC-SLP, CEIS

Division Director, Early Intervention Program

Sarah
Ganong

Director, Woodbridge School

Brian
Saad

Director, Anderson
School

Leslie
Siciliano, MS, CEIS

Program Director, Greater Lowell Early Intervention Program
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Veryl D. Anderson, RN

Executive Director Emeritus

Board of Directors

Julie Palmaccio, ESQ

Chair

Senior Associate Attorney, SKM Title and Closing Services, PC
Residence: Tewksbury, MA

Fundraising Committee Chair

Tricia Sabulis, CISR, CIC

Vice Chair

Vice President, Marketing, A.P. Michaud Insurance Agency
Residence: West Newbury, MA

Development & Marketing Committee Chair

John DeCourcy

Treasurer

Retired
Residence: Andover, MA

Audit Committee Co-Chair

Pankaj Desai

Clerk

Retired
Residence: Andover, MA

Strategic Planning Committee

Jared Beausoleil

VP Financial Planning & Analysis, Parexel International
Residence: Tewksbury, MA

Audit Committee Co-Chair

Grace Cruz

Chief Early Childhood Education Officer at The Community Group
Residence: Salem, NH

Strategic Planning Committee

Brian Latina

Chelmsford Town Meeting Representative
Residence: Chelmsford, MA

James McLeod

Owner Sunnybank LLC
Residence: Methuen, MA

Strategic Planning Committee

Eduard Radzinsky

VP Sr. Relationship Manager Berkshire Bank
Residence: Swampscott, MA

Madeline Ceballos Wilkinson, M.Ed.

Director of Development and Grant Performance
The Community Group
East Hampstead, NH

Note:

The Board represents our mission’s defining demographic; more than 60% (6 of 10 members) are parents of children with developmental delays or disabilities. Additionally, the board includes immigrants (30%) and people of color (20%), as do our service communities.

Helping children bloom.