Empowering students, reshaping futures: Dr. Minita Ramirez's leadership at Laredo College

General

Every so often, you meet a leader whose passion for students and unwavering commitment to breaking down barriers in higher education is truly inspiring. Speaking with Dr. Minita Ramirez, President of Laredo College, was one of those moments. Her energy, her deep care for students, and her relentless drive to create opportunities for them made it clear — this is a leader who doesn't just talk about student success; she makes it happen.

As part of our monthly Heroes of Higher Ed series, we sat down with Dr. Ramirez to learn how her personal journey has shaped her vision for Laredo College. From her own experiences as a student to her innovative leadership approach, she's creating a campus culture where barriers are dismantled and opportunities flourish.

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What inspired you to pursue a career in education?

I wasn't a great student as a child. Today, we know that I have ADHD. We didn't know that back then, but my hunger for learning really came when I started my junior year in high school. I was a student at Laredo Junior College, now Laredo College ^[1]. When I came here, I had great professors who saw something I had never seen in me. Over the course of my life, I dug deep into my faith, and I found my passion and my drive.

There is a responsibility that comes with the mission of the work that I do, and I don't think I found 'it,' but 'it' found me. The day I was supposed to interview for the job (at Laredo College), ^[2] I didn't make it to the end to meet the Provost at the time. But I got the job, and seeing the means and the lack of support systems in place for our students, that's when I really found my true calling, and that’s what took my breath away. I said, 'This is where I'm going to end up.'

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Reference sourced

1. ‘Too tired’ to be healthy? You’re not alone. (advisory.com)
2. https://www.forbes.com/health/body/why-you-are-always-tired/

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