Ravenswood Family Health Center was honored at the San Francisco Foundation 2011 Community Leadership Awards ceremony on Tuesday, September 27th at the Herbst Theater in San Francisco. Selected from a field of 273 nominee organizations, the award is given for "organizational excellence in leadership as demonstrated by outstanding initiative, impact of work, and inspiration of others." Ravenswood thanks Daniel Lurie, CEO and Founder and the Tipping Point Community, for nominating us.
Three RFHC Leaders receive awards recognizing their influence and impact
On March 18, 2010 Luisa Buada, CEO of Ravenswood Family Health Center, was one of six women chosen to be inducted in the San Mateo County Women’s Hall of Fame, recognizing her vision and leadership in building a comprehensive health care program for under-insured and uninsured residents of south County.
Melieni Talakai, Chair of our Board received the Nonprofit Board Leader Award at the Volunteer Center’s Hats Off event on April 29, 2010. This award recognizes the achievements of outstanding nonprofit board members in the Bay Area.
One of the most prestigious awards given annually in Silicon Valley is the Lifetimes of Achievement Award coordinated by Avenidas, a nonprofit in Palo Alto. It honors those who have made outstanding contributions through community involvement. This year Gordon Russell, our board member and supporter was honored.