We are excited to welcome our new elected board member: Joe Carlucci, PT, MBA.

Joe will provide strategic direction for continued growth around the School of Imagination’s mission – continuously improving inclusive early childhood education and multidisciplinary intervention programs for neurodiverse learners, bringing out the extraordinary in every child.

“We are delighted to have Joe Carlucci join our Board of Directors,” Charlene Sigman, founder of the School of Imagination and Happy Talkers. “Joe’s longstanding support of our organization since its early days, coupled with his leadership in healthcare and the community, make him a valuable addition to our team. Together with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), we are aligned in our strategic vision to provide expanded services to the community, maintain sustainable operations, and continuously develop our board. We are excited to have Joe’s expertise and guidance as we work towards achieving our goals.”

With over 40 years of experience in healthcare, Joe brings valuable skills, connections, resources, and expertise to the Board.

Joe is the Director of Physical and Sports Medicine/Outpatient Nutrition Services at Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley. Joe also has a background in community service, having previously served on the ValleyCare Foundation board and volunteered for several local non-profits.

Joe has been a fan and supporter of the School of Imagination and Happy Talkers since 2005 when he first began volunteering. He believes in SOI's mission and the quality care it provides children. As a physical therapist who has worked with children over his career, Joe appreciates SOI's commitment to excellence and their continuous improvement efforts.

He is community-minded, serving on the Pleasanton Human Services Commission and volunteering for several local non-profits.

Joe is motivated by service and is excited to use his skills and experience to support the School of Imagination and their mission to provide high-quality services to children and families in the community.