Who We Are

BCK Programs provides engaging environmental education for elementary, middle, and high school students.

Our team’s professional expertise includes education, engineering, environmental and marine science, business, law, and others.  
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​BCK Programs was founded in 2017 and is located in Carlsbad, California.

Meet the BCK Team!

Meet the BCK Team!

  • Camille Sowinski, J.D.

    Managing Partner

    Client Relations | Program Development | Sr. Instructor

    Encinitas, Carlsbad, Del Mar, San Marcos, Escondido, National City

    You can find me… Exploring our National Parks in the summer and pretending to be a watercolor artist.

    Hometown: Carlsbad, CA

  • Kathy Hacker, M.Ed

    Managing Partner

    Business Operations | Curriculum Development | Sr. Instructor

    Encinitas, Cardiff, Carlsbad, Del Mar, San Marcos, Escondido, National City

    You can find me… working on DIY home projects while bingeing true crime podcasts and hosting family dinners.

    Hometown: San Luis Obispo, CA

  • Barbara Larson

    Partner

    Program Development & Management | Hydroponics & School Garden Expert | Sr. Instructor

    Encinitas, Carlsbad, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, Escondido

    You can find me… In a garden, on the slopes, at a show, or trying to get my teens to hang out with me.

    Hometown: San Diego, CA

  • Jamie Gonzalez, MA

    Sr. Sustainability Program Coordinator

    Program Management | Sr. Instructor | Middle/High School Specialist

    Encinitas, Cardiff, Carlsbad, Del Mar

    You can find me… Surfing or walking my Golden Retriever, Aika.

    Hometown: Mequon, WI

  • Andrea Motawi

    Sr. Sustainability Program Coordinator

    Watershed Program Specialist

    Carlsbad

    You can find me… In awe of Mother Nature whether I'm traveling the world, chasing sunsets, or at home by the beach (preferably with my dog and my flip flops!)

    Hometown: Carlsbad, CA

  • Jillian Queri, MS

    Sustainability Program Coordinator

    Sr. Instructor | Communications | Business Development

    Encinitas, Del Mar

    You can find me… At the beach with my surfboard, practicing yoga, or snuggled up with a good book and my one-eyed rescue kitten.

    Hometown: Park City, UT

  • Natalie Galati, MA

    Sr. Sustainability Instructor

    Curriculum Development

    Encinitas, Carlsbad

    You can find me… Enjoying time with my family and trying to keep the pests from ruining my garden.

    Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

  • Hari Jot Khalsa-Rhodes

    Sr. Sustainability Instructor

    School Farm Expert

    Encinitas, Cardiff

    You can find me… Cooking, hiking, on the Ocean Knoll Children’s Farm, occasionally mountain biking, rock climbing, or at the beach.

    Hometown: Around the World!

  • Andrea Allen, M.Ed

    Sr. Sustainability Instructor

    Certificated Teacher

    Encinitas, Carlsbad

    You can find me… Enjoying the outdoors with my family.

    Hometown: Encinitas, CA

  • Zayetzy Carillo

    Sr. Sustainability Instructor, Bilingual

    Garden and Compost Expert | Watershed Programs

    National City

    You can find me… Doing things for the kids in the garden or on a spontaneous adventure with my sons.

    Hometown: San Diego, CA

  • Zihuilt Bahena

    Sr. Sustainability Instructor, Bilingual

    Garden and Compost Specialist | Watershed Programs

    National City

    You can find me… Hanging out at Sunset Cliffs.

    Hometown: San Diego, CA

  • Michelle Farrow, MS

    Sustainability Instructor

    Master Gardener | Compost Specialist

    Encinitas, Carlsbad, Escondido

    You can find me… Working on a ceramic project, in my garden, or out in nature taking forever to hike because I want to photograph every bug, plant, and mushroom.

    Hometown: Oceanside, CA