Ramiro Gonzalez Aicp, Cnu-A

Ramiro Gonzalez, AICP, CNU-A has a diverse work experience in city planning and government affairs. Ramiro has served in various roles at the City of Brownsville, Texas, including Director of Government and Community Affairs, Government Affairs Liaison, and Redevelopment Manager. In these positions, they have coordinated downtown revitalization initiatives, supervised the implementation of Hike & Bike Plan, and developed and implemented project ideas. Prior to working at the City of Brownsville, Ramiro worked as a Planner at Vincent Gerard and Associates, where they reviewed zoning ordinances and managed zoning processes for wireless telecommunication systems in Central and South Texas. Overall, Ramiro has demonstrated expertise in comprehensive planning, long-range planning, and community engagement.

Ramiro Gonzalez, AICP, CNU-A has a well-rounded education background in the fields of urban planning and international relations. Ramiro earned their Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in International Relations and Affairs from The George Washington University, where they studied from 2001 to 2005. Following their undergraduate degree, Ramiro pursued further education at The University of Texas at Austin, where they obtained their Master of Science (MS) degree in City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning. Ramiro attended the university from 2007 to 2009.

In addition to their academic achievements, Ramiro has also obtained two notable certifications. In 2014, they earned the certification of "CNU-A" from the Congress for the New Urbanism. The following year, in 2015, they became an "AICP Certified Planner" through the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).