Andrea Ramirez

Andrea is a proud daughter of Mexican immigrants who believes strongly in community power to dismantle inequitable systems and in centering the voices of directly impacted communities. In her current role at UP Partnership, she works to elevate youth voice by developing and implementing programs that empower young people to become active participants in advocating for equitable youth-focused policies. Andrea has worked for more than eight years in the education advocacy space as a middle school educator, community organizer, policy fellow, and communications manager. She has a bachelor’s degree in youth and community studies and a master’s degree in educational leadership and policy. In her free time, Andrea enjoys engaging with the San Antonio community, traveling whenever possible, and discovering new food and coffee shops.