ABOUT LBPC
LBPC TEAM
The Laguna Beach Parents Club (LBPC) is a registered non-profit organization that is run by community volunteers. Meet the 2025 LBPC Board Members and Leadership Team.
Jake Provost
Secretary &
Dads Coordinator
Jake Provost
Secretary & Dads Coordinator
Bianca Gunton
Co-President
Your playgroup year in LBPC?
2021, 2023
Your favorite local restaurant?
Broadway.
Favorite Laguna Beach beach?
Fisherman's Cove
Why did you join LBPC?
To connect with local families and navigate parenthood together!
What park do you frequent the most with your kiddos?
Main Beach playground. Can't beat a park on the beach!
One guilty pleasure of yours?
I dry clean my jeans
Which event are most looking forward to this year in the LBPC?
The Halloween Walk. Love seeing the community come together for this. It's one of my favorite days of the year!
Stephanie Ganmukhi
Co-President
Your playgroup year in LBPC?
2022, 2024, 2026
Your favorite local restaurant?
Oliver's, Broadway.
Favorite Laguna Beach beach?
Treasure Island
Why did you join LBPC?
To meet other parents in the same chapter of life and to help create community we all want to raise our kids in.
Favorite park: Lang
One guilty pleasure of yours?
20 years later I'm still watching Grey's Anatomy!
Which event are most looking forward to this year in the LBPC?
Halloween Parade! Seeing the town (and traffic) literally stop for kids in costumes to celebrate is so special.
Lynn Wang
Treasurer
Your playgroup year in LBPC?
2025
Your favorite local restaurant?
South of Nick's
Favorite Laguna Beach beach?
All of them!
Why did you join LBPC?
It's so nice to have a local parent support group.
What park do you frequent the most with your kiddos?
Moulton Meadows and the fire trail between Arch Beach Heights and Top of the World
One guilty pleasure of yours?
Exfoliating my baby's cradle cap using coconut oil and my husband's business card
Which event are you most looking forward to this year in the LBPC?
Easter egg hunt
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Brianna Crowley
Events Coordinator
Your playgroup year in LBPC?
2023 (my daughter, Maisie)
Your favorite local restaurant? Broadway
Favorite Laguna Beach beach?
Shaw’s Cove is my cozy spot.
Why did you join LBPC?
LBPC is an ever growing community-based network of families that fosters friendships of parents and children alike.
What park do you frequent the most with your kiddos?
Heisler Park for sunny strolls and Riddle Field for baby swing giggles.
One guilty pleasure of yours?
I have never owned a purse that doesn’t have a little secret stash of candy in it.
Which event are you most looking forward to this year in the LBPC?
The Easter Egg Hunt
Mike Walters
Vice President &
Dads Co-Coordinator
Your playgroup year in LBPC?
2021, 2022, 2023
Your favorite local restaurant? Broadway, Pinafini
Favorite Laguna Beach beach?
Victoria Beach and Woods Cove
Why did you join LBPC?
LBPC allows us to connect with so many local families and integrate into this lovely community, creating lasting friendships.
What park do you frequent the most with your kiddos?
Bluebird Park
One guilty pleasure of yours?
Running my hobby bar Seahorse at Pearl St in my spare time.
Which event are you most looking forward to this year in the LBPC?
Halloween Parade
Rebecca Goethals
Membership Coordinator
Your playgroup year in LBPC?
2018 and 2021
Your favorite local restaurant?
Starfish
Favorite Laguna Beach beach?
Woods Cove
Why did you join LBPC?
To meet other parents!
What park do you frequent the most with your kiddos?
Bluebird Park (also my bus stop when I was a kid)
One guilty pleasure of yours?
Sushi!
Which event are most looking forward to this year in the LBPC?
Rivian Movie Night!
Jess Williams
Big Kid Playgroup Coorindator
Your playgroup(s) year in LBPC?
2018 (twins), 2020, 2023
Your favorite local restaurant?
Selanne
Favorite Laguna Beach beach?
Thousand steps and Diver’s Cove
Why did you join LBPC?
To meet other parents and get involved locally within the Laguna community!
What park do you frequent the most with your kiddos?
Bluebird for play, and Lang for soccer and tball!
One guilty pleasure of yours?
Watching the Bachelor/Bachelorette and somehow following their lives on Instagram for many years after they are relevant lol
Which event are most looking forward to this year in the LBPC?
The many playgroup activities and monthly book clubs :)
Vince Covelli
Dads Co-Coordinator
Your playgroup year in LBPC?
2020 and 2022
Your favorite local restaurant?
Selanne
Favorite Laguna Beach beach?
Woods Cove
Why did you join LBPC?
To meet other Laguna families. Little did I know that my family and I would meet so many amazing people/life long friends through this organization!
What park do you frequent the most with your kiddos?
Bluebird and Moulton
One guilty pleasure of yours?
Wine. Fun fact: I was on TV (Lets Make a Deal with Wayne Brady) dressed as “Dr. Wino” - a giant wine bottle with a lab coat and stethoscope. I got to play a wine game.. and won!
Which event are most looking forward to this year in the LBPC?
Every month’s Dad’s Night Out! —We’ve got lots of fun get togethers planned for the Dads.. stay tuned!
Nia Nixon
Moms Co-Coordinator
Your playgroup year in LBPC?
2021
Your favorite local restaurants?
Ahba
Favorite Laguna Beach beach?
Aliso Beach
Why did you join LBPC?
I really believe in the magic of community. Kids playing together, walking over to a friend’s house for a glass of wine, hosting dinners, and building connections. LBPC is a special way to create that kind of village here in Laguna.
What park do you frequent the most with your kiddos?
Lang Park
One guilty pleasure of yours?
Staying up way too late reading romantasy books when I should definitely be sleeping.
Which event are most looking forward to this year in the LBPC?
Any combo Mom and Dads night out. It’s such a fun chance for everyone to dress up a little, relax, and celebrate the season together.
Moms Co-Coordinator and Book Club
Reagan Jones
2022
Playgroup Coordinator
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Elizabeth Walsh
Technology Coordinator
Tanya Hayward
Your playgroup year in LBPC?
2020 and 2023
Your favorite local restaurant?
South of Nick's
Favorite Laguna Beach beach?
Cress, Diver’s Cove, Main Beach
Why did you join LBPC?
To make friends and build community
What park do you frequent the most with your kiddos?
Alta Laguna
One guilty pleasure of yours?
Getting coffee delivered straight to my door occasionally
Which event are most looking forward to this year in the LBPC?
Halloween Walk – our kids LIVE for Halloween!
Sponsorship Lead
Sonia Shah
Your playgroup year in LBPC?
2024
Your favorite local restaurant?
South of Nick's
Favorite Laguna Beach beach?
Crescent Bay
Why did you join LBPC?
We are new to California so this has been a great way to build a community and meet other families in Laguna Beach!
What park do you frequent the most with your kiddos?
Riddle Field and Bluebird
One guilty pleasure of yours?
Saving houses on Zillow we could never actually move to
Which event are most looking forward to this year in the LBPC?
Easter egg hunt where our amazing sponsors are showing up and out with the activities!
2020
Playgroup Coordinators
Arkady Bannigan
Tanya Hayward
2021
Playgroup Coordinators
Bianca Gunton
Ellen Ahmed
2023
Playgroup Coordinators
Joelle Pedue
Brianna Crowley
2024 & 2025
Playgroup Coordinators
Stephanie Ganmukhi
