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.

How Community Bridges’ Family Resource Collective is partnering to break the cycle of evictions

The Community Bridges’ Family Resource Collective serves as a cornerstone of support for over 10,000 participants annually across Watsonville, Live Oak, Santa Cruz, Felton, and Pajaro. Dedicated to nurturing resilient families and communities, our collective empowers local children, parents, seniors, and families with education, resources, and advocacy. Our family resource centers are vital hubs, serving […]

Celebrating 40 years of excellence: Five Branches University at the forefront of Traditional Chinese Medicine education

In a remarkable achievement, Five Branches University proudly commemorates its 40th anniversary as a trailblazer in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) education. Ron Zaidman and Joanna Zhao founded the institution in 1984, setting it on a course to lead and redefine the landscape of TCM practitioners’ education. With a vision to deliver top-tier education in Traditional […]

UC Santa Cruz launches Employing Humanities initiative with $1 million grant 

By Abby Butler and Grace Stetson The Humanities Division at UC Santa Cruz has embarked on a transformative journey with a $1 million grant from the Mellon Foundation to launch the groundbreaking Employing Humanities initiative. This visionary program aims to redefine humanities education by providing students with unparalleled experiential learning opportunities, bridging the gap between academic studies and […]

Top ten volunteer opportunities to make a difference this February in Santa Cruz County

The Volunteer Center connects over 15,000 volunteers a year with fulfilling service opportunities in our community – while also managing 19 programs to meet community need. It’s no surprise that the center relies on volunteers to make it all happen! The Volunteer Center is truly the hub for all-things volunteer… and they need your time, […]

Major redevelopment project to temporarily close METRO Pacific Station in Santa Cruz

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Chef and food activist Bryant Terry to keynote at UC Santa Cruz’s 40th MLK Jr. Convocation

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