Cynthia Ruggeiro Od, Mph, Faao

Cynthia Ruggeiro has extensive experience in the field of optometry and public health. Cynthia is currently working as an Associate Optometric Physician at Puget Sound Eye Care. In 2020, they served as a member of the Phased Approach Task Force to Restarting WA State Healthcare Systems, where they advised Governor Jay Inslee on restarting healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic. Cynthia was also the Chair of the COVID-19 Task Force at Optometric Physicians of Washington, coordinating optometry's response to the pandemic and assisting with PPE design. Previously, Cynthia worked as the Co-Director of the Uplift NW Eye Clinic and as a Healthy Eyes Healthy People State Consultant for the American Optometric Association. Cynthia started their career as an Optometrist in 1995 and practiced until 2022.

Cynthia Ruggeiro's education history includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from the University of California, Berkeley. Cynthia also holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree with a focus on Health Services/International Health from the University of Washington School of Public Health and Community Medicine. Furthermore, they have attended the University of California, Berkeley School of Optometry, although the specific degree and field of study are not mentioned.