Cynthia Ruiz, deputy director of Environmental Companies, says singing is her ardour. Her expertise reached a brand new viewers in early October when she sang at Windfall Saint John's Well being Heart's Spanish Heritage Month expertise present. Cynthia carried out three songs – together with requests for 2 encores from a big crowd of spectators.

Wearing a black gown and pink headpiece, Cynthia's foremost music was “Como La Flor” – which suggests “Just like the Flower” in English. “The songs I selected have been a tribute to Selena. I've admired her since I used to be younger and liked that crossover between Spanish and English.” Cynthia's heritage contains kinfolk from El Salvador, Guatemala and Mexico.

As Assistant EVS Director on the Hospital in Santa Monica, California, Cynthia is well-known among the many workers at St. John's. She was deputy EVS director there for 3 years. She additionally held that place for a yr and a half at Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles earlier than transferring to St. John's.

Cynthia credit Unit Director Arturo Razo for encouraging her to sing on the occasion. “I've recognized Artwork for about 9 years, and he's heard me sing in my workplace and at Crothall occasions at Good Samaritan. I admire him for recommending me. He pushed me and that turned out nicely.”

Throughout their time at Good Samaritan, Razo promoted Cynthia to supervisor and assistant director twice.

“Cynthia is fluent in English and Spanish, and her potential to be so inclusive is without doubt one of the causes she is embraced at variety celebrations and all through the hospital. I’ve been lucky to work for somebody who cares about our sufferers and our staff.”

-Arturo Razo, Unit Director, Windfall Saint John