Rena Ramirez

Rena Ramirez is currently the Director of External Affairs at Opportunity@Work, where they lead strategic communications and programming to enhance the visibility of STARs (Skilled Through Alternative Routes) and engage key stakeholders. With over 15 years of experience in communications and public relations, Rena has held various senior roles across media relations and community development, serving diverse sectors including consumer, technology, and nonprofit. They graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies from UCLA and have a strong passion for storytelling and fostering authentic connections to promote social change.