Healthy children are our hope for the future
Niños saludable, nuestra esperanza para el futuro
WHO WE ARE
Dr. Michael B. Fisher, MD
Founder, President and Medical Director of the Diabetes Resource Center of
Santa Barbara County
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“Childhood obesity-related diseases such as Diabetes are
preventable with early detection, dietary and exercise
program. Therefore, prevention and wellness must be at
the forefront of 21st century medicine.”
- Dr. Fisher |
• Co-Director of Cottage Healthcare System Acute Dialysis Unit
• Co-Founder and Co-Medical Director of Santa Barbara and Lompoc Artificial Kidney Centers
• Associate Professor, University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine.
• Member, California Medical Association Obesity Prevention Task Force
• Peace Corp. Staff Physician in Bolivia, South America 1969–1971
• Received his medical degree from State University, New York in Syracuse
• Completed his Medical residency, fellowship of Internal Medicine and Nephrology at UCLA
Dr. Fisher witnessed the damaging effects of obesity and diabetes in the community and
founded the Diabetes Resource Center of Santa Barbara seven years ago in response to the
epidemic, working tirelessly to advocate prevention.
He and his partner Dr.Tom Allyn generously donate the office space for the Diabetes
Resource Center of Santa Barbara County. Dr. Fisher is the true visionary behind the DRC and
the driving force. He is unfailingly generous with his time, expertise, and resources.
Born in Brooklyn, New York Dr. Fisher is happily married to his college sweetheart, Leslie. They
are the proud parents of their two sons, Ian and Sean, and their daughter, Danielle and also
have four beautiful grandchildren.
Contact: mbfisherdrc@aol.com
Dr. Andria Barnes Ruth, M.D.
Medical Director
Carpinteria and Santa Barbara Childhood Obesity Prevention Initiative
“I am concerned about the future health of our children and the alarming increase in obesity and
diabetes. I am happy to have the opportunity to change the lives of children and families and
allow them to have a healthier future.” - Dr. Ruth
• Consultant to the Diabetes Resource Center of Santa Barbara
• Clinical Fellow in Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School 1990-1995
• Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics, General Pediatric Practice 2004
• Sidney Farber Award for Outstanding Service, Children’s Hospital of Boston
• Received her medical degree from Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
• Magna cum laude, Yale University, New Haven, CT Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry
Contact: andriaruth@cox.net
Sugley Chaidez
Director of Community Health and Advocacy Programs
“I have a life long commitment to serving communities with the most need and I believe that
through partnership, every community can be empowered with education, motivation and
purpose so that achieving goals are possible.” -Sugley Chaidez
Sugley is passionate about helping others make realistic lifestyle changes that they can
sustain. She provides workshops and training for community members interested in making
lifestyle choices for healthy living at three levels: personal, familial and community.
Participants receive nutrition education, leadership development and the tools necessary to
help them make better choices more consistently and to teach others how to do the same.
For over 8 years she has dedicated her efforts to working with at-risk populations in the
areas of education, leadership and outreach. Sugley has worked, volunteered and partnered
with multiple non-profit organizations who share her vision of service and empowerment for
disadvantaged communities.
Sugley holds a BA in Human Development with a minor in Health Care Social Issues from the
University of California, San Diego. She has also earned an MA degree in Cultural Perspective
and Comparative Education from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She is currently
pursuing a PhD in Education.
Contact: sugely@sbdrc.org
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