Rena Ramirez

Rena Ramirez is a strategic communications leader dedicated to advancing skills-based hiring and workforce development. As Director of External Affairs at Opportunity@Work, she leads public engagement, communications, and partnerships to drive the visibility and adoption of STARs (Skilled Through Alternative Routes) in the labor market. With over 15 years of experience in media relations, branding, and community engagement, she has worked across nonprofit, venture capital, consumer, and technology sectors.

Before Opportunity@Work, she held senior roles at Elemental Excelerator, Foundry Group, and Double Forte, leading communications strategies, executive positioning, and stakeholder engagement. She also founded Provocateur Media, a boutique PR agency specializing in storytelling, media relations, and strategic communications. Passionate about equity, workforce innovation, and systems change, she brings a proven track record of shaping narratives and building meaningful partnerships that drive social impact.