Brittany Ramirez

Brittany is Lookout’s first contact for members. She answers (and quickly) any membership questions and is eager to help with the mundane modern work of resetting passwords, signing up for newsletters and resolving any technical issues. She joined Lookout as a marketing and sales coordinator after finishing her bachelor’s degree in marketing at California State University Monterey Bay in 2021. She then worked for Rootstock Artisan Collective as a social media marketing manager. Before heading to CSUMB, she completed her associate in arts degree at Cabrillo College, where she also played on the women’s soccer team. Her passion for working with local businesses stems from being born and raised in Santa Cruz.

Help protect wildlife in Santa Cruz: Support safe crossings and habitat connectivity

Mountain lions and other wildlife have become increasingly isolated as their habitats are fragmented due to urban and agricultural development in the valleys that surround the Santa Cruz Mountains. Barriers to wildlife movement, including fencing, roads and highways—and the presence of people and dogs—has inhibited the genetic flow that is essential to maintaining a healthy […]

Progress and promise: Celebrating successes and reaching new landmarks with O’Neill Sea Odyssey

Community and Equity – Goals With a Plan The O’Neill Sea Odyssey Board and Staff have deepened our commitment to continue reducing barriers for 4th-6th grade students and increase student understanding of our coasts, oceans, and watersheds. As we grow and evolve, we endeavor to serve our teachers and students with a bilingual curriculum developed […]

How supporting Community Bridges can transform lives this giving season

Community and Equity – Goals With a Plan Since the pandemic began, grocery prices have surged by 25%, placing an enormous burden on local families already stretched thin. More than one in four of our neighbors is now forced to skip meals or sacrifice other essentials like rent, gas, utilities, clothing, and childcare just to […]

Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History Offers an antidote to social isolation

For almost three decades, the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH) has served as a cultural anchor, offering a platform for art, history, and creative exploration. From celebrating the county’s unique spirit to providing a space for meaningful connections, the MAH is a vital gathering place, fostering engagement and combatting a growing wave […]

2,000 reasons to give – Adopt-a-Family and bring holiday joy to Santa Cruz County kids

Imagine being a child during the holiday season, dreaming of a warm meal, a special gift, or a cozy jacket. You’re filled with hope and excitement, wishing for a holiday surprise. Sounds like the regular holiday dreams of any child, right? But for over 2,000 children in Santa Cruz County, that wish feels distant, perhaps […]

How Kaiser Permanente grants bolster community health centers in the community of Pajaro

Every Monday morning the Salud Para La Gente medical mobile vehicle pulls into a parking lot off Pajaro’s main drag. The vehicle looks like an RV from the outside, but inside it’s stocked with equipment and supplies to provide primary, preventive, and acute medical care to a community that’s still recovering from a devasting flood. […]

Santa Cruz METRO to host Stuff the Bus Food Drive

The Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (METRO) is excited to announce its holiday Stuff the Bus Food Drive. The event will take place on December 5th from 1PM to 7PM, with a METRO bus parked in front of Woodstock’s Pizza at 710 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA. Join us for METRO’s Stuff the Bus Food […]

Where to volunteer in Santa Cruz County this November: 10 opportunities to make a difference

1. Adopt a Family Holiday for the HolidaysCalling all elves! Your help is needed to provide gifts and groceries to almost 600 families – including 2,000 children and teens – in need this holiday season.  It’s easy to get involved! You can choose what works best for you: Visit scvolunteercenter.org or call the Adopt-a-Family Hotline […]

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