
Andres Ramirez
Andres Ramirez is an accomplished public relations, advocacy and government relations professional, boasting a track record of awards and recognition. With over 25 years of experience in the local, state and national arenas, he brings a wealth of expertise to the table.
Having navigated through roles in the public, private and nonprofit sectors, Ramirez possesses a unique skill set that enables him to approach complex issues with a comprehensive mindset, crafting practical solutions effectively. He is highly regarded for his proficiency in political advocacy, strategic communications and government affairs.
Ramirez kicked off his career in Washington, D.C., serving as a legislative aide to U.S. Sen. Harry Reid, followed by a stint under Nevada Gov. Bob Miller. Subsequently, he honed his skills as a legislative affairs specialist with various boutique consulting firms while also contributing to numerous political and advocacy campaigns.
His dedication to public service led him to assume the role of senior vice president at the political and advocacy think tank NDN. He also played a pivotal role as the vice chair of the DNC Hispanic Caucus.
Most recently, Ramirez founded and led the award-winning consulting firm Ramirez Group, where he served as president.
Currently, he serves as national co-chair of the League of Minority Voters, board member of the National Hispanic Health Foundation, and senior vice president at Forbes Tate Partners.
Originally from Texas, Ramirez moved to Washington, D.C., from Las Vegas. When he’s not trying to change the world, he spends his spare time with his wife and daughter, and their dogs.
Recent Work
The United States has long relied on a decentralized approach to elections, with state and local officials holding primary responsibility... Read More
The United States has long relied on a decentralized approach to elections, with state and local officials holding primary responsibility for voter registration and participation. This structure became even more consequential after the Supreme Court’s 2013 Shelby County v. Holder decision, which weakened federal oversight and... Read More
The current debate over proof-of-citizenship and other voting restrictions is the latest chapter in a long history of battles over... Read More
The current debate over proof-of-citizenship and other voting restrictions is the latest chapter in a long history of battles over access to the ballot in America. For decades, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 provided robust federal protections against discriminatory voting laws, especially in states with... Read More
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WASHINGTON — The Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday slammed the door on undocumented immigrants accessing taxpayer-funded programs,... Read More
WASHINGTON — The Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday slammed the door on undocumented immigrants accessing taxpayer-funded programs, saying those benefits were never intended to subsidize those in the U.S. illegally. Specifically, the department rescinded a 1998 interpretation... Read More
WASHINGTON — Members of the New Democrat Coalition traveled to Garner, North Carolina, on Friday to speak with voters about... Read More
WASHINGTON — Members of the New Democrat Coalition traveled to Garner, North Carolina, on Friday to speak with voters about why they believe the sweeping domestic policy package their Republican colleagues passed last week will stymie the growth of a... Read More
WASHINGTON — The Department of Energy on Friday said it is providing ExxonMobil with up to 1 million barrels of... Read More
WASHINGTON — The Department of Energy on Friday said it is providing ExxonMobil with up to 1 million barrels of crude oil from the federal government’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve to offset a supply disruption on the Gulf Coast. The oil... Read More
WASHINGTON — Brazil’s president is pledging that he will not back down from a trade war with the United States... Read More
WASHINGTON — Brazil’s president is pledging that he will not back down from a trade war with the United States as the deadline approaches to reach a deal on tariffs. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said this week he... Read More
WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior has proposed updating federal oil and gas regulations to make it easier for... Read More
WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior has proposed updating federal oil and gas regulations to make it easier for operators to combine production from multiple leases. According to the agency, this approach would allow oil and gas to be... Read More
WASHINGTON — Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., on Friday urged Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to declare a... Read More
WASHINGTON — Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., on Friday urged Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to declare a public health emergency for measles after confirmed cases of the virus reached their highest number in more than three decades.... Read More