Vida Mobile Clinic, a non-profit organization, was envisioned by two Latina physician assistants as a response to the increasing healthcare needs of residents in the San Fernando Valley. Growing up in medically underserved communities, physician assistants, Karla and Ana learned first-hand how barriers to health care could impact health outcomes. This led to their desire to find a way to help underserved individuals. As healthcare providers, these two physician assistants have experience working with non-profit organizations and federally qualified health centers, serving impoverished and uninsured individuals. Their prior experiences led to the creation of Vida Mobile Clinic. Vida Mobile Clinic’s purpose is to increase health care access and promote healthy living for all individuals regardless of their socioeconomic status and ability to pay.
Administrative Team
Administrative Team
Vida Mobile Clinic serves patients thanks to Lestonnac Free Clinic
Vida Mobile Clinic serves patients thanks to Lestonnac Free Clinic
Ana Ruiz- Peña, PA-C, MHA
Ana Ruiz- Peña, PA-C, MHA
CEO
As Chief Executive Officer, Ana believes that healthcare is a human right. Ana is excited to grow with Vida and help individuals obtain the necessary healthcare they deserve. When Ana is not working, she likes to travel and spend time with family, friends, and her many pets!
Education:
University of California, San Francisco
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
California State University, Northridge
Karla Rugamas, PA-C, MCHS
Karla Rugamas, PA-C, MCHS
COO
As Chief Operating Officer, Karla has pursued her dream of helping the community that she was raised in. As an Angeleno, Karla is happy to dedicate her time to help underserved communities. When Karla is not working, she likes to travel and spend time with family and friends!
Education:
University of Washington
California State University, Los Angeles
Cecilia Martinez, MPA
Cecilia Martinez, MPA
Office Manager/ Volunteer Director
For over the past two years, Cecilia has been an integral part of the Vida family. Cecilia's passion for helping others is what drives her volunteer work at Vida. Cecilia has over fourteen years of experience in health and social services and is currently Vida's Office Manager and Volunteer Director, working directly with our student volunteers.
Education:
University of California, Los Angeles
California State University, Northridge
Marie Olguin
Marie Olguin
Volunteer Coordinator
As Vida's volunteer coordinator, Marie has dedicated and volunteered her time to help her community. Marie's aspiration to become a physician assistant pushes her to continue the work she does with Vida's volunteers and patients.
Education:
California State University, Northridge
Betty Olazabal, PA-C
Betty Olazabal, PA-C
Pre-Health Program Director
Betty recently joined Vida as the Pre-Health Student Director. Betty has dedicated and volunteered her time to help patients and students. Betty was a student mentee at Vida, and now is excited to give back as the Pre-health Program Director.
Education:
California State University, Northridge
Western University of Health Science
Holly Green, PA-C , MPAS
Holly Green, PA-C , MPAS
Homeless Outreach Coordinator
Holly is a Physician Assistant with 35 years of experience. She has worked in Houston Texas with Baylor College of Medicine Department of Community Medicine, and at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Pediatric Surgical Oncology. Currently at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles in General Pediatric Surgery. Developed interest in homeless outreach after witnessing adverse living conditions of LA’s elderly while doing home visits for Medicare Home Health. Holly is currently leading Vida's efforts in providing healthcare services to unhoused individuals in the San Fernando Valley.
Education:
Pace University
Baylor College of Medicine
Board of Directors:
Christopher Quevedo, Board President
Atilio Rugamas, Treasurer
Jessica Venegas-Ruiz, Secretary
Gabriela Zepeda, Member
Silvia Aguirre, Esq, Member
Tony Adkins, PA-C, Member
Cecilia Martinez, Office Manager
Marie Olguin, Member
Karla Rugamas, Chief Operating Officer
Ana Ruiz, Chief Executive Officer
Ixchel Estrada, Member
To learn more : (818) 332-0463
To learn more : (818) 332-0463