Melissa Garcia-Ruiz

OKOT Group Assistant - East Bay

Hi there! I'm Melissa, a current third-year student at UC Berkeley double-majoring in Integrative Biology and Cognitive Science.

I am interested in pursuing Occupational Therapy, which led me to Outdoor Kids OT! I started volunteering with this amazing team during my second year, and I am excited to continue supporting children and families in this new role. Additionally, I have worked as an RBT and continue to support the Brain Trust chapter at Berkeley, an organization dedicated to helping individuals with traumatic brain injuries through peer support groups and resources.

My favorite things to do outdoors are hiking, swimming in nature, running, breathing, and ultimately existing.