Nicole Ramirez
About Nicole Ramirez
Nicole Ramirez is a Program Associate for the Americas at Global Communities, with a background in intercultural communication and ESOL instruction. She holds a degree in Political Ecology from New York University and has experience in various roles related to research, operations, and education across multiple countries.
Current Role at Global Communities
Nicole Ramirez serves as a Program Associate for the Americas at Global Communities, a position she has held since 2022. Based in Silver Spring, Maryland, she contributes to various programs aimed at enhancing community development and resilience across the region. Her role involves coordinating initiatives and supporting project implementation, leveraging her background in public health and migration.
Previous Experience in Education and Operations
Before her current role, Nicole worked as an English and Sciences Assistant Teacher at NALCAP in Ibiza, Spain, from 2021 to 2023. She also held positions at Evidence Action as an Associate in Operations and at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) as a Desk Operations Intern in New York. These roles provided her with valuable experience in educational settings and operational support in humanitarian contexts.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Nicole holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Ecology from New York University's Gallatin School of Individualized Study, where she studied from 2014 to 2018. She is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Sustainable Development at the University of Sussex, expected to complete in 2025. Additionally, she has obtained a TEFL certificate from the International TEFL Academy, enhancing her qualifications in language instruction.
Skills and Areas of Expertise
Nicole Ramirez possesses a diverse skill set that includes intercultural communication, ESOL instruction, research, translation, and database management. Her expertise is complemented by her passion for decolonial approaches to migration, public health, geography, and languages, making her a well-rounded professional in her field.
Internship Experience and Contributions
Throughout her career, Nicole has engaged in various internships that have shaped her professional journey. Notable experiences include her role as an African and Pacific Ethnology Intern at the American Museum of Natural History and as a Discard Studies Collaborative Intern at New York University. These internships allowed her to develop research and communication skills while contributing to significant projects.