We lost Jo Duffy on February 22, 2019. Jo was a woman who frequently asked, “How can I help?” and then responded, “Count me in.” She will be deeply missed by the Santa Barbara community.
Born in Wisconsin, Jo moved to Southern California as a child. She attended UCSB, graduating with a degree in biology in 1965. She moved to San Diego to acquire her laboratory technician certification, but when a job opened up at Cottage Hospital, Jo jumped at the chance to return.
A Santa Barbara treasure, Jo quietly volunteered her time wherever she saw that help was needed. She worked for more than a dozen nonprofits, including Crisis Helpline, and for literacy, voting, and flying organizations. Jo was considered a “gem” for her skill and commitment.
