Associate Director

Angel Ramirez is the associate director of the Central Valley Higher Education Consortium, where he oversees the organization’s operations, finances, board relations, staffing, event execution, and strategic planning efforts. Since joining CVHEC in 2014 as a social media intern, Angel has played a central role in elevating its visibility and impact—helping transition the organization from a behind-the-scenes collaborator to a recognized voice in state and national higher education conversations.

A cornerstone of Angel’s work is directing CVHEC’s signature event: the annual CVHEC Summit. Under his leadership, the summit has steadily grown in scope and attendance, becoming a valued gathering for higher education leaders, faculty, and partners across the Central Valley’s 10-county region. The event fosters collaboration, highlights promising practices, and advances strategies that support student success and degree completion in the region.

In addition to leading events, Angel supports the executive director in driving organizational growth, including the expansion of the team, the development of internal systems, and the execution of new initiatives. He contributes to grant writing and reporting, helps shape strategic communications, and manages the consortium’s annual budget and financial operations to ensure long-term sustainability.

Prior to his current role, Angel served CVHEC in a range of positions including administrative assistant, events coordinator, communications manager, and operations & finance manager—giving him a unique, comprehensive understanding of the consortium’s work and mission.

A first-generation college graduate and native of San Joaquin, Angel earned a B.A. in Media, Communication and Journalism (Public Relations emphasis) from California State University, Fresno, and an MBA in Organizational Leadership from National University.

Angel believes—and is living proof—that access to higher education can transform lives, especially in historically underserved regions like the Central Valley. When he’s not deep in a budget, or trying to keep up with his inbox, he enjoys discovering new restaurants and spending time with his partner Peter and their pugs, Guapo and Milo.