Dr. Rene Bravo was chosen as the 2006 “Circle of Serving” award honoree for his exceptional leadership, vision and commitment to improving the health of children and families living in San Luis Obispo County. Dr. Bravo has been a pediatrician here since 1986, having served as the Chief of Pediatrics at both Sierra Vista and French Hospitals, and as the Chief of Staff at SLO General Hospital.

Dr. Bravo’s endeavors include serving as President of the Partnership for the Children of San Luis Obispo County, and he has assisted in the initial vision and development of the Clinic de Tolosa Dental Clinic in Paso Robles. He has served on the Children's Leadership Council, along with many great leaders of this community, to create the Children's Center of SLO and assist in the identification, evaluation and treatment of children exposed to prenatal substance abuse. He was the founding President of the Children's Health Initiative of San Luis Obispo County, bringing together a widespread coalition of private, public and government agencies to fund and support a universal health care network for all children in this community. Dr. Bravo has also served on many other community boards including leadership positions in the American Cancer Society and the San Luis Obispo County Foundation for Public Libraries.

Dr. Bravo is a family man, living in San Luis Obispo with his wife and their five sons for over 20 years. It is our pleasure to honor a man who serves as an outstanding role model of one who has truly committed his life’s work to enhancing the wellbeing of children and families.