Each TEAM Chapter honors one member each week and designates that member as "Member of the Week." This award is made for a many reasons, including service to the Chapter, exceptional results in business, contributions in chapter meetings.
For the week of 8/11/26, our member of the week was Bernice La Scala. She is the Executive Director of MERCI, with over 30 years of experience advocating for individuals with developmental disabilities and the aging population. She previously served as Regional Manager at Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center, overseeing residential services and championing high-quality care. Bernice holds a BA in Sociology with a Gerontology minor from California State University, Los Angeles, reflecting her lifelong dedication to understanding and addressing the unique challenges of aging and developmental disabilities.