Abbie Rosenberg
RCB Board Member
With more than four decades of experience in respiratory care, Abbie Rosenberg has dedicated her career to providing compassionate, high-quality patient care. Now semi-retired, she works as a per diem RCP at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center, where she has been part of the team for over 25 years. Abbie brings this wealth of experience and commitment to her role on the Board, where she focuses on protecting the public and promoting safe respiratory care.
Current Role
Abbie provides on-call respiratory services for inpatient observation, pre- and post-surgical patients, and newborn care, including stabilization and transport support, at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center in Santa Cruz. Her longstanding tenure of over 25 years reflects her dedication to the facility and its patients.
Abbie serves as Chair of the RCB’s Enforcement Committee. In this role, she leads the development and review of policies and disciplinary guidelines, helping to ensure the profession maintains high standards of practice and accountability.
Why She Serves
As a semi-retired practitioner, Abbie saw an opportunity to give back to the profession in this capacity. Serving on the Board allows her to contribute meaningfully to its future and remain engaged with the evolving field of respiratory care.
In her first year of a four-year term, Abbie has found it rewarding to witness the professionalism, dedication, and teamwork among Board members and staff as they uphold the Board’s mission. This experience has left a lasting impression on her.
Appointment to the Board has added a special dimension to this stage of her career, representing a culmination of years of dedication and providing an opportunity to contribute to the profession on a broader scale. Having always looked up to Board members as leaders and role models, Abbie hopes to serve as a similar example for the next generation.
Goals for Her Term
Abbie looks forward to participating in the Board’s Strategic Planning session, aiming to make a meaningful impact and guide key decisions that will help shape the future direction of the Board.
A Message to the Community
“The Respiratory Care Board is here for you, the practitioner community and the public. Do not be afraid to contact the Board with any questions or concerns you may have.”
Fun Fact
Now that she has more time at home, Abbie’s houseplants are thriving and her garden is in full bloom. Alongside her dog, Major, she’s looking forward to fostering dogs and spending more time tending to the things she loves.
Stay tuned for more stories from the dedicated members of the Respiratory Care Board.