Melanie S. Ramirez
Program Director
Education:
BS, Public Health, Sam Houston State University
Career Summary: first intern for a non-profit organization called Ryan’s Challenge, which focuses on finding a cure for those dealing with vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (vEDS) and spreading awareness. vEDS is a rare connective tissue disorder that is either inherited or mutated. Sleeping with the eyes open, thin lips, and bruising for no reason are a few physical characteristics.
Hobbies: spending time with family & friends, going on dog walks, traveling, and watching movies
Community Service:
BS, Public Health, Sam Houston State University
Career Summary: first intern for a non-profit organization called Ryan’s Challenge, which focuses on finding a cure for those dealing with vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (vEDS) and spreading awareness. vEDS is a rare connective tissue disorder that is either inherited or mutated. Sleeping with the eyes open, thin lips, and bruising for no reason are a few physical characteristics.
Hobbies: spending time with family & friends, going on dog walks, traveling, and watching movies
Community Service:
- Board member, Boys & Girls Club of Champion Valley
- Member, Fayette County Leadership
- Member, Philanthropy Southwest
- Member, Ryan’s Challenge
- Donor, Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center
- Member, Weimar Rotary Club
- Schulenburg ISD School Health Advisory Committee
- Volunteer, Be The Match
- Volunteer, Central Texas Food Bank
- Weimar ISD School Health Advisory Committee
- Volunteer/Support local schools and organizations
