Elizabeth Ramirez, M.S. Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Korn Ferry is a global organizational consulting firm. We work with clients to design their organizational structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward.
• Talent Acquisition
• Organizational Strategy
• Assessment and Succession
• Leadership Development
• Rewards and Benefits

• Teach and provide guidance to 150+ foster youth students in independent life skills through individual and group workshops to improve self-sufficiency and assist them in their transition into college
• Assist in implementing program policies, procedures, conducting events, workshops, orientations, and delivering educational and personal growth workshops to 150+ students, prospective students, and community members
• Analyze data collected and maintain accurate and detailed spreadsheets, files, and records to monitor student engagement to better inform program services and student retention
• Utilize counseling techniques and case-management approach of serving students and advise a student club as needed to foster our students’ sense of belonging on campus and virtually

Walnut, California

• Serve as community liaison for 200+ foster youth college students by providing information on a variety of resources, connecting stakeholders to government services or community support programs, and increasing public.
• Coordinate and implement various program services including workshops, events, outreaches, retreats, and recruitment activities in collaboration with various departments, directors, specialists, and organization.
• Advise and oversee the F.A.M (Fosters, Advocates, & Mentors) club by facilitating and coordinating weekly sessions with 5 executive board members and over 10 general members
• Serve, establish, and leverage relationships in collaborations with outside agencies such as California Youth Connection (CYC), John Burton advocates, and other local foster youth serving organizations to promote.
• Assist with the planning and implementation of departmental co-curricular programs to foster positive learning communities, leadership development, and promote student success

Stanford, California

• Supervised 10 summer RA’s – oversaw daily programming and led self-evaluations during weekly 1:1 meetings
• Managed a $3,500 budget for 2 residence halls with 105 residents and oversaw all purchasing for residential programming
• Coordinated weekly staff meetings and discussed daily activities/incidents of Summer Session
• Handled low to high level student conduct cases and served as a judicial/hearing officer for student violations of Summer Session policies
• Served in the 24 hour on-call rotation responding to emergencies regarding conflict, crisis, student health and safety

Azusa, California

• Identified, selected, and recruited 140 TRiO participants to meet program objectives set forth by the Department of Education
• Developed, coordinated, and oversaw 5 TRiO-SSS Success Scholars
• Facilitated informational workshops for prospective participants and supported outreach initiatives
• Entered and tracked student participation and retention records, using Student Access software to assist with annual performance reports for University and Department of Education
• Coordinated with other offices in developing processes to support participants of TRiO SSS and tracked their involvement in services such as career counseling and tutoring
• Created and developed marketing material to publicize and promote program services to students and campus stakeholders

Pomona, CA

• Implemented and facilitated programs and activities for 800+ CECCHE students to provide understanding, awareness, diversity, and inclusion issues
• Assisted the Coordinator and 5 Social Justice Leaders with signature event planning and evaluation including Heritage Month events, Speakers, Cultural Celebrations, Open Houses, Ally Workshops, empowerment weeks.
• Assisted with support services and retention programs and monitored budget expenses for programs and services
• Developed and supported with event marketing, publicity, and outreach to the campus community

Cambridge, Massachusetts

• Supervised a floor of 50 minors residing in the Harvard houses
• Assisted with program check-in and orientation and abided by and enforced summer program policies
• Participated in a 24 hour on-call rotation for emergencies
• Planned and facilitated co-curricular activities designed to promote community and preparation for college
• Facilitated on campus and off campus cultural enrichment trips for 50-200 students utilizing various methods of transportation

Northridge, CA

• Served as one of the 24 students representing a student body of more than 38,000
• Attended weekly senate meetings to essentially better represent and advocate for our constituents
• Advocated student needs and defends its interests in dealings with faculty, campus administrators and government officials
• Initiated and approve policy and legislation
• Presided over a multi-million dollar operating budget
• Served on the Internal Affairs committee that affect change on campus

• Conducted one on one meetings with all first-time freshmen and academic probation residents to discuss academic status and future plans
• Fostered strong relationships with 130 residents to strengthen their academic and personal goals
• Surveyed residents to understand academic strengths and challenges each semester
• Developed and implemented academic based workshops such as study skills, time management, and stress relief
• Hosted a 4-hour study group twice per week and supervised the tutoring center once a month

• Assist in all phases of research projects including literature review, development of instruments, data collection, data analysis, and reporting.
• Translate educational session materials from English to Spanish.
• Administer questionnaire surveys to program participants
• Transcribe focus groups/interviews and assist in the analysis of focus groups and questionnaire survey.

• Serve as a mentor to assigned students by providing guidance, support and accurate information
• Provide assistance to the Bridge Program students on an individual and group basis as assigned, emphasizing the basic skills necessary to master the subject and complete the course requirements
• Provide follow-up on class assignments and special assistance to students in consultation with program faculty
• Facilitate and conduct study sessions 1 hour a day for 3 days weekly during normal Bridge hours
• Maintain a student file to include services provided and progress of students

• Supervised a floor of 50 minors residing in the Harvard houses
• Assisted with program check-in and orientation and abided by and enforced summer program policies
• Participated in a 24 hour on-call rotation for emergencies
• Planned and facilitated co-curricular activities designed to promote community and preparation for college
• Facilitated on campus and off campus cultural enrichment trips for 50-200 students utilizing various methods of transportation

Pacoima, CA

• Facilitated all Executive and General Board meetings of 5 and 26 members, respectively
• Authorized administrative powers needed to implement the functioning of RHA
• Served as a liaison to Park Council Directors and maintained communication with 3,200 RHA constituents
• Represented the organization to Housing administration and campus entities

• Responsible for updating and maintaining all documents pertaining to RHA
• Recorded and distributed minutes during Executive Board and General Board Meetings
• Kept inventory of RHA supplies such as pens, lanyards, shirts, and notepads

Master Of Science - M.S., College Counseling And Student Development

Bachelor'S Degree, Sociology - With An Emphasis On Social Welfare/Social Justice

Activities and Societies: Residence Halls Association, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Hermanas Unidas, Women's Volleyball Club.