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GOPIO International Life Member Soruba Rani Kuusto receives the Melvin Jones Fellowship award
G
OPIO Life Member Soruba Rani Kuusto received the Melvin Jones Fellow award from the Lions Club International Foundation for dedicated humanitarian services on 1/7/2024. She is a retired Registered Nurse consultant from the State of California, Dept. of Corrections. She is a skilled negotiator, calm under pressure, with over 35 years of experience managing complex issues. She has also worked as a CAL- -OSHA inspector and a nursing instructor in colleges and state prisons. Rani is an enthusiastic volunteer and currently holds the following positions: She was recognised as the lion of the year 20192020. Soruba “RANI” Kuusto is being recognised as a Woman of Empowerment Life (DIAMOND)member in 2022 by P.O.W.E.R (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized). Membership chairperson at the Fullerton Host Lion’s Club Co-chair for the women's council at GOPIO (Global Organization of People of Indian Origin) International. Rani is the health benefit chairperson for the Retired Public Employees Association. 18 | JANUARY 2024
Soruba Rani Kuusto receiving the Melvin Jones Fellow Award from District Governor Drew Sasser
From left to right, Mrs. Kanda, Mr. Kewal Kanda, Mrs. Soruba Rani Kuusto & Mr. Ashok Madan
A volunteer for SAAHAS organisation and Excel Foundations USA. During the tsunami, she
worked for Habitat for Humanity in Mexico through her church as a volunteer nurse and a volunteer nurse in
