Award Named in Local Health Advocate's Honor

About Isabel P. Ruiz

"She is a true humanitarian." The Tribune, June 4, 2007

Isabel P. Ruiz came to America in 1973 as a medical doctor (OB/GYN) trained in her native Peru. She was described as a leader, an instrument of change and a tremendously caring individual committed to advocacy and community. She worked tirelessly as an advocate for local women and for the Latino community. Her philosophy was always to "be the bridge" whenever opportunities arose to help an individual become more self sufficient.

In her professional life in San Luis Obispo County, Ruiz was the director of EOC Health Services, clinic manager of Community Health Centers, and a social worker for the County Health Dept. She also supported many organizations in a volunteer capacity, including the boards of the French Hospital Medical Center, the American Cancer Society and the Oceano Community Center. She was an active member of the Latino Outreach Council, a leader in her church and in her community. In 2001, Ruiz was given the Cuesta College Women of Distinction Award for Progress for Women. Mrs. Ruiz passed away in July 2009.

Isabel P. Ruiz Humanitarian Award

 

2012 Award Recipient Jeanette Duncan 

The award being presented to Jeanette by David Ruiz, Isabel's son, and Napoleon Ruiz, Isabel's husband.

The Community Foundation presented the 6th Annual Isabel P. Ruiz Humanitarian Award to People's Self Help Housing's Executive Director, Jeanette Duncan on November 6, 2012. The award was presented at San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisor's meeting.

San Luis Obispo County Supervisor, Jim Patterson, presents Jeanette with a Proclamation from the County of San Luis Obispo.

Jeanette is pictured flanked from the left by SLOCCF Executive Director, Barry VanderKelen, David Ruiz and Napoleon Ruiz 

About the Award

The Isabel P. Ruiz Humanitarian Award annually recognizes and rewards a local individual for outstanding efforts in advocacy and caring for local people in San Luis Obispo County. This award is also designed to highlight and encourage those who follow in Mrs. Ruiz's footsteps to remain committed to community organizing and advocacy to improve the lives of everyone in San Luis Obispo County.

For more information about the Isabel P. Ruiz Humanitarian Award, contact Janice Fong Wolf, Director of Grants and Programs at (805)543-2323 or jwolf@sloccf.org
 

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