Paola Ramos

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Correspondent, VICE News
Author of 'Finding Latin-X' & 'Defectors'
Former Deputy Director of Hispanic Media for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 Presidential Campaign
Contributor, Telemundo & MSNBC

Author, Emmy-winning journalist, and Latinx advocate Paola Ramos is sought after for her informative, relatable, and engaging programs. Ramos uses multi-media platforms – in both English and Spanish – to uplift the voices of marginalized communities, break down stereotypes, and mobilize people toward civic engagement. She was the former Deputy Director of Hispanic Media for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 Presidential Campaign, a political appointee during the Obama Administration, and also served in President Obama’s 2012 re-election campaign. Ramos is a host for VICE News, as well as a contributor for MSNBC and Telemundo News. An in-demand voice for making sense of the latest headlines as well as meaningful shifts in culture and politics, Ramos has been an impactful speaker for groups such as Comcast, Planned Parenthood, UTA, Athena Health, Syracuse University, Orrick, and more.

Ramos is the author of Finding Latinx: In Search of the Voices Redefining Latino Identity and Defectors, assiduously reported explorations of the political and ideological experiences of Latinx Americans. Ramos and her work have been featured in Forbes, Washington Post, The Cut, Hola!, among many others. Ramos is a Hauser Leader in the Center for Public Leadership at Harvard Kennedy School, where she received her Masters in Public Policy, and recently joined her alma mater Barnard College’s Board of Trustees. With every speaking engagement, Ramos receives rave reviews, such as: “We had an incredible fireside chat with Paola Ramos. She was informative, relatable, and engaging. Our audience learned about different Latinx communities and shared their own experiences during the event.” (Athena Health)

Past Hosts Include:

University Of Oklahoma
Planned Parenthood South Texas
Syracuse University
Athenahealth

Google
Dell Technologies
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLP

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We had an incredible fireside chat with Paola Ramos. She was informative, relatable, and engaging. Our audience learned about different Latinx communities and shared their own experiences during the event. - Athena Health

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"WOW! Every social justice organization, every Planned Parenthood, should have Paola Ramos. She was OUTSTANDING in all possible ways. I can not say enough. We’re still processing. Our audience was blown away. THANK YOU!"

-Planned Parenthood South Texas

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Paola Ramos shares insights from her bestselling book Defectors: The Rise of the Latino Far Right and What It Means for America | Kroc School - Get Sharable Link

Paola Ramos shares insights from her bestselling book Defectors: The Rise of the Latino Far Right and What It Means for America | Kroc School

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News Commentary - Paola Ramos: No Such Thing As A Monolithic Latino Voting Bloc | MSNBC [7:29]

Commencement - There is no separating you from what is about to happen in history | Barnard [16:30]

Moderating - Sí, Se Puede: A Celebration of Heritage with Labor Rights Activist Dolores Huerta | Harvard IOP [1:02:45]

News Commentary - Paola Ramos: Trump’s Improvement Among Latino Voters is 'Beyond Politics’ | MSNBC Deadline [8:46]

Virtual Discussion - The intense field research and personal insights went into writing Finding Latinx | Commonwealth Club [1:19:24]

Virtual Discussion - LatinX and the collectivity and solidarity among this previously unseen demographic | McNally Jackson Presents [53:44]

Reportage - QAnon Has Moved Off the Internet and Is Coming For Congress | Vice News [15:03]

Moderating - Paola Ramos interviews Senator Tammy Baldwin | Lesbians Who Tech [24:38]

Reportage - Coronavirus Is Devastating Navajo Nation | VICE News [29:20]

Trailer - Cuban Hostage Crisis | VICE on SHOWTIME [1:42]

Distinguished Lecture Series: Paola Ramos | Kroc School

Talks & Conversations with Paola Ramos

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Author Talk: ‘Defectors’

Award-winning journalist PAOLA RAMOS shares her experiences creating the cross-cultural and assiduously reported Defectors, which highlights how one of America’s most powerful and misunderstood electorates may come to define the future of politics.

Information on book buys and signings is available upon request.

Author Talk: ‘Finding Latinx’

Inspired by her empowering cross-country travelogue Finding Latinx, author and journalist PAOLA RAMOS explores what it means to be Latino and American. Ramos explores how Latinos across the U.S. are redefining identities, pushing boundaries, and making an impact in powerful ways. Ramos expands our understanding of identity and culture, offering points of connection that resonate with all of us.

Information on book buys and signings is available upon request.

The Faces & Stories Behind America’s Broken Immigration System

In this impactful talk, award-winning journalist PAOLA RAMOS shares the faces and stories behind America’s broken immigration system. Reflecting on her time joining migrants on their dangerous trek as a VICE correspondent, Ramos illuminates why so many vulnerable migrants brave treacherous conditions for the hope of a better life in the U.S. and the broken immigration system they find upon arrival.

2040: Moving Towards a Majority-Minority America

In this informative and engaging talk, award-winning journalist PAOLA RAMOS shares the social, economic, and political impact of America’s shift toward a majority-minority country by 2040. In her work, Ramos explores how Latinos are redefining their identities, how this diverse population of almost 60M people has been underrepresented, and what a future of greater solidarity, social equity, and inclusivity looks like for all of us.

DEI: Inclusivity for a Stronger Communities

Journalist PAOLA RAMOS discusses how minority groups across the U.S. are redefining identities, pushing boundaries, and making an impact in powerful ways. Drawing on her personal experience as well as her vital reportage, Ramos uses a lens of intersectionality to elevate overlooked identities, advocate for meaningful representation, and illuminate how inclusivity enables us to build stronger community at work and in the world.