Daniela Ramirez
About Daniela Ramirez
Daniela Ramirez serves as the Director of Constituency Communications at Planned Parenthood Federation of America, a position she has held since 2013. She has a background in gender studies and communications, with previous roles at Human Rights Watch and a strong commitment to reshaping narratives for social justice.
Current Role at Spitfire
Daniela Ramirez serves as the Director of Constituency Communications at Spitfire, a position she has held since 2020. Based in the Greater New York City Area, she has been instrumental in developing communication strategies that resonate with diverse communities. Her role involves overseeing initiatives that enhance engagement and outreach efforts.
Experience at Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Ramirez has been with Planned Parenthood Federation of America since 2013, where she currently holds the position of Director, Constituency Communications. She co-created and led a multicultural communications team, focusing on authentic messaging and strategies aimed at engaging communities of color. Her work emphasizes the importance of inclusive communication in advancing health and rights.
Education and Academic Background
Daniela Ramirez earned her Master of Science in Gender, Development, and Globalisation from The London School of Economics and Political Science in 2012. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Women's Studies from Boston College, graduating in 2008. Additionally, she studied Art History during a semester abroad at Gonzaga University and Universita di Firenze in 2007.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current roles, Ramirez worked at Human Rights Watch as a Senior Associate in the Women's Rights Division from 2008 to 2011. She also served as a Project Management Consultant in Communications for five months in 2012. Additionally, she contributed as a Freelance Blogger for The Huffington Post from 2009 to 2013 and as a Freelance Contributor for Mic in 2013.
Involvement in Social Movements
Ramirez is actively involved in the Dance Rebel Movement, a collective that utilizes dance as a tool for personal and collective liberation. She advocates for reshaping narratives to achieve liberation and justice, emphasizing the need to unlearn traditional teachings.