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.

A food crisis is underway in Santa Cruz County: Here are four ways you can help now

As the holidays approach, thousands of local families are facing an unexpected crisis. Due to the federal government shutdown, more than 25,000 Santa Cruz County residents will not receive CalFresh (SNAP) food assistance this month. Seniors, children, and working families who rely on these benefits are left without support. The impact is already rippling across […]

Cabrillo College invites community to help shape its 2030 vision

Cabrillo College is asking Santa Cruz County residents to share their ideas for how the college can better serve local students and the broader community — a key step in shaping its next five-year strategic plan, “Cabrillo 2030.” Rooted in social justice, equity, and educational excellence, Cabrillo 2030 places students at the center of the […]

Banking for people, not profit: How Bay Federal Credit Union builds community on the Central Coast

When it comes to managing your money, most people start with the same question: Should I go with a bank or a credit union? At a glance, the two look alike. Both offer savings accounts, loans, and credit cards, but behind the scenes, credit unions operate on an entirely different model. The way they’re structured—and who they […]

How your donation to Encompass Community Services this gift giving season saves lives

As 2025 comes to a close, Encompass Community Services is calling on the Santa Cruz community to help sustain its life-saving programs—and expand access to care for the individuals and families who need it most. For more than 50 years, Encompass has remained committed to providing children, youth, teens, adults, and families in Santa Cruz […]

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