Elizabeth Ramirez
M.S. | Career Development Specialist, Educational Leader and Counselor, Advocate, & Go-Getter
- Role
- Career Specialist at Mount Saint Mary\'s University
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Elizabeth Ramirez
M.S. in College Counseling & Student Development | Career Development Specialist | Student Success Advocate | Equity-Driven EducatorAs a first-generation Latina and proud product of programs like EOP and TRiO, along with college and career readiness organizations such as TELACU and Para Los Niños, I am deeply committed to supporting and empowering students and youth—particularly those from low-income, first-generation, and historically underserved backgrounds—in achieving their academic, personal, and professional aspirations. My mission is grounded in my journey, aiming to be the advocate and resource I once needed.I hold a Master of Science in College Counseling and Student Development from Azusa Pacific University (2020) and bring 7+ years of experience in higher education, specializing in student-centered counseling/advising, culturally responsive programming, and inclusive outreach.Skills: Student Advising & Counseling • Program Coordination • College Access & Success Programming • Workshop Facilitation • Career Readiness & Development • Student Retention & Persistence • Talent Acquisition & Recruitment • Strategic Planning • Project Management • Community & Campus Partnerships • Leadership Development • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) • Professional Development • Data Tracking & Reporting • Behavioral Science-Informed Coaching • Building Positive Student Culture • Operations & Resource Coordination Strengths: Input • Woo • Includer • Learner • Communication\"Sí se puede. Sí se pudo, mi gente.\"
Experience
Career Specialist
Mount Saint Mary\'s University
Aug 2025 — Present
Supporting students in fields and interested in careers related to Entrepreneurship & Business Strategy. Provide one-on-one and group career advising to students in business, finance, hr, management, marketing, math, and related fields: helping them explore career paths, build skills, and prepare for internships and employment.Build meaningful relationships with students, faculty, and alumni, fostering a strong community of purpose around entrepreneurship and business strategy.Drive employer engagement by cultivating partnerships with businesses, startups, and industry leaders to connect students with internships, jobs, and experiential learning opportunities in entrepreneurship and business strategy.Co-developed and launched Mount Saint Mary University\'s first ever Career & Professional Development newsletter, a strategic first of its kind newsletter focused on delivering equity-centered career content that engages first-generation students, women, and students of color while establishing a scalable model for cross-campus student engagement.Develop and deliver career programs, workshops, and events tailored to the unique needs of students pursuing careers in business, finance, marketing, management, human resources, math, and accounting.Leverage labor market insights and career tools to empower students in making informed decisions about their professional pathways.
Education
California State University, Northridge
Bachelor's degree, Sociology - with an emphasis on Social Welfare/Social Justice
2013 — 2017
Azusa Pacific University
Master of Science - M.S., College Counseling and Student Development
2018 — 2020
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