This month we are celebrating our wonderful OT staff. Check out their spotlights below to learn a bit more about our fantastic team!
Arlene Baker
Graduate of San Jose College, Occupational Therapy
I have years of experience at in/out-patient clinics, hospitals and home health. I live on the Island of Kauai, but as I write this, I am in Montana at my log cabin relaxing but not without working for iLEAD as an OT. I love my job and will continue working as long as possible. I have three daughters, all who are now working for iLEAD Schools.
Andrea Lancaster
Graduate of USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
In the past, I have worked in a high school therapeutic classroom for students with mental health needs before I returned for my master’s degree in occupational therapy. Prior to iLEAD, I was working in a school district in the California Bay Area with students in grades K-8. I love to bake, cook, dance (poorly), and watch scary movies! I joined the SCVi team this school year and am looking forward to meeting and connecting with everyone!
Fun Facts: I used to own pet rats, I’ve eaten ants (roasted and salted) in Colombia, and I have hiked the Grand Canyon to the bottom and back up in one day.
Brittany Torossian (Dr. Toro)
Graduate of Creighton University, Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy
I have been working as a school-based occupational therapist, gaining experience with learners of all ages, from preschoolers to adults. I work with children and young adults of various abilities to enhance fine-motor and engagement skills to support them in school and life! I have recently moved back to Orange County, California, where I was born and raised, with my husband, eight-month-old daughter, and beagle. I am a new member of the iLEAD team and am looking forward to learning innovative strategies on the virtual platform. I love trying new foods (sushi and Korean food are my favorite), places, and spaces.
Fun Facts: I have been to over 40 states in the USA and got married on the beach in Maui, Hawaii, last year.
Mindy Murray
Graduate of Loma Linda University
My mother is an occupational therapist, and I knew at a very early age that I wanted to follow in my mother’s footsteps. With 20+ years as an occupational therapist on a rural island, I gained experience in all areas of occupational therapy and have opened two private practices during that time. My husband, three children, and three dogs relocated from Kauai, Hawaii, to northern Idaho, so my husband and son and I have traded in our surfboards for snowboards. I just recently joined the iLEAD family and look forward to growing and laughing with you all!
Fun Fact: I have 13 chickens, three kids, three dogs, and two turkeys.
Chantel Hubbard
Graduate of Stanbridge University
I have played sports my whole life, including playing Division 1 soccer at California State University Long Beach. As such, I knew I wanted to go into a field that includes movement and my love for creating/crafting. I recently moved to Santa Clarita with my husband and bought our first home. I have worked in the pediatric setting for the last five years and am happy to part of the iLEAD team.
Fun Fact: I like all things nature-related and have an obsession with furry, four-legged friends.