Isabel Lopez, a revered Health Technician with over two decades of service at the Nevada County Health and Human Services Agency, was recently honored with the 2025 Community Collaborative of Tahoe Truckee (CCTT) Public Service Award of Excellence. Known for her dedication to public service, Lopez has been a pivotal figure in supporting Truckee families through health programs and clinics. Nevada County has recognized her contributions that have significantly improved community health and well-being.
Lopez's career is marked by her service in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program and the Truckee Public Health Clinic. Ensuring families receive available support, she has been working with the Healthy Babies Home Visiting program for 13 years. "She has been a superior partner to the Healthy Babies Home Visiting program for 13 years, ensuring families receive all available supports," according to Nevada County. Moreover, her bilingual services and telehealth initiatives have been lauded as she makes residents feel valued, evidenced by her colleagues describing her as a rockstar in WIC.
Continuing to be a beacon of support, Lopez's influence has been strongly felt at the Truckee Reproductive Health Clinic. There, addressing deeply complex issues, she is known for providing sensitive and attentive care, especially to teenage patients. The quality of her advocacy and patient care has not only garnered gratitude from the parents she serves but also recognition from her peers who regard her as an intentional advocate.
Her dedication has translated into concrete results boasting improved health outcomes for Nevada County residents. As one colleague put it, "Our County is healthier and stronger because of her work and her investment into family health and nutrition," as reported by the county's official website. Despite working with the Truckee Reproductive Health Clinic, known for listening closely, Isabel is impactful in supporting family health, nutrition, and breastfeeding, contributing to reduced disease risk and fostering healthier behaviors long term.
