Staff Bios
BCS Founder and Executive Director Elizabeth Shaughnessy is a former president of the Berkeley School Board and the 1970 Irish Women’s Chess Champion. She has participated in many international chess Olympiads and is active in chess competitions around the world.
Shaughnessy is the recipient of a 2004 Rotary Club "Hometown Hero" award and a 2000 Avant! Magic award for her dedication to improving the lives of Bay Area children.