Welcome to Elias Ramirez's media/press page

I45 Now advertisement for my 2023 candidacy for the College of the Mainland Board of Trustees Position 7 At-Large. "I45 NOW"

College of the Mainland student Elias Ramirez testified before the Senate Higher Education Subcommittee on March 23, 2023, in support of Senate Bill 2539 (SB 2539). Ramirez is a member of the Student Advisory Council, a program organized and supported by The Education Trust in Texas, Young Invincibles, Every Texan, and Breakthrough Central Texas as a joint initiative of the Texas Postsecondary Advocates Coalition for Equity (TX PACE).  Ramirez highlights his experience as a low-income student struggling to secure funds to cover textbooks and other class materials. He shares how SB 2539 would ensure small community colleges like his would benefit from a base level of funding to ensure student retention, completion, and success. "The Education Trust"

The Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation endorses Elias Ramirez for College of the Mainland Board of Trustees Position 7 At-large in the 2023 May Elections. "The Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation"

The TELB is made up of young people who have lived experience in systems and who have also faced disconnection from school or work. Throughout a 12-month term, TELB members advise on the creation of better pathways to career and academic success for systems-impacted youth and young adults. "Texas Network on Youth Services"

Two seats are up for election on the board of trustees for College of the Mainland. Donald Gartman’s position at large on the board is being challenged by two individuals, Keith Henry and Elias Ramirez. Melissa Skipworth holds position number five on the board, and she is being challenged by Robin Tyra. "The Post Newspaper"

In April 2022, community college students and community college alumni from across Texas were selected for the new Texas Community College Student Advisory Council (SAC). The SAC followed the work of the Commission, provided feedback and recommendations, and engaged directly with Commission members. SAC members sessions focused on storytelling, policy analysis, media training, legislative training, advocacy, and more. "The Young Invincibles"

This collaborative initiative, supported by Young Invincibles, EdTrust in Texas and Breakthrough Central Texas, empowers student leaders to drive policy change in community college education. The Council’s student members are a diverse group, including first-generation college students, student-parents, student government leaders, and individuals from various races, ethnicities, ages, and backgrounds. They’ll convene regularly throughout the year to advocate for student-centric policies. "The Young Invincibles"

“Making higher education affordable and accessible will provide crucial opportunities for my peers and the next generation to advance not only their careers but their lives and the livelihood of their families,” said Elias Ramirez, a student at College of the Mainland and member of the Student Advisory Council. "The Every Texan"

For 2539 – Community College – College of the Mainland student Elias Ramirez also testified before the Senate Higher Education Subcommittee on March 23, 2023, in support of Senate Bill 2539 (SB 2539). Ramirez is another member of the Student Advisory Council, a program organized and supported by The Education Trust in Texas, Young Invincibles, Every Texan, and Breakthrough Central Texas as a joint initiative of the Texas Postsecondary Advocates Coalition for Equity (TX PACE). Ramirez highlighted his experience as a low-income student struggling to secure funds to cover textbooks and other class materials. He shared how SB 2539 would ensure small community colleges like his would benefit from a base level of funding to ensure student retention, completion, and success. "The Education Trust"

Early voting starts Monday for municipal, school, and college district elections across the Galveston Bay area.  For voters who live in the Texas City, Dickinson, Santa Fe, and Hitchcock school districts there is a bond referendum to decide and two contested College of the Mainland Trustee positions.   The candidates in the contested College of the Mainland Trustee races are:  Position 5 Robin L. Tyra Melissa Skipworth (I)  Position 7 Don Gartman (I) Elias Ramirez Keith Henry   All of the candidates have agreed to take part in the forum, which will be held in the board room of the Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce on Monday 4/24/2023 at 6:15 PM  i45NOW invited the candidates in the two contested races to join a forum to discuss the issues facing the College of the Mainland and their visions for the community college. "I45 NOW"

AmeriCorps is a great organization that volunteers with us. We appreciate Elias talking for a moment with us during their volunteer opportunity. We greatly appreciate the support we receive from our volunteers! "Galveston County Food Bank"