Gabriela S. Ramírez-Arellano

Gabriela S. Ramírez-Arellano

Greater St. Louis
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About

After exploring various career paths and a bit of soul-searching, I discovered that my…

Articles by Gabriela S.

  • How I Celebrate Life on the Day of the Dead
    Nov 2, 2023

    How I Celebrate Life on the Day of the Dead

    Día de los Muertos is for remembering our loved ones who are no longer sharing our lives with us. It's a time to…

    5 Comments
  • Back to School Reflections
    Sep 5, 2023

    Back to School Reflections

    Back to school was always a time of fun, planning, and of course, shopping when the girls were little. I was always…

  • #STLJuntos
    Apr 10, 2020

    #STLJuntos

    They say necessity is the mother of invention. Or is it necessity begets innovation? Either way, a visible need is a…

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Experience

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    Mizzou Alumni Association

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    St Louis, Missouri, United States

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    Greater St. Louis Area

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    O'Fallon, MO

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    Greater St. Louis Area

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    Greater Detroit Area

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    Greater St. Louis Area

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    Greater Detroit Area

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    Greater Detroit Area

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    Greater Detroit Area

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    Greater Detroit Area

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    Macomb County

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    Rochester, Michigan

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Education

Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

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    Girl Scout Leader

    Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan

    - 15 years 9 months

    Education

    Being a girl scout leader was a life-changing experience for me personally and an opportunity to be a mentor and role model for my daughters. It was the beginning of so many things.

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    College of Arts & Sciences Executive Advisory Board Member

    Fontbonne University

    - 2 years 5 months

    Education

  • Board Member

    University of Missouri-Columbia -Extension

    - 3 years

    Education

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    Business Director

    BALSA Foundation

    - Present 7 years 6 months

    Economic Empowerment

    The BALSA Foundation’s mission is to promote social equity and prosperity in the St. Louis region by empowering first-time entrepreneurs to start and grow their businesses. We fulfill this mission by (1) maintaining an online, step-by-step guide to starting a business, (2) providing free feedback from experts to anyone with a business idea, (3) providing cash grants, mentorship, and donations of professional services to first time entrepreneurs who need and will benefit from them the most.

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    Multicultural Leadership Society Co Chair

    United Way of Greater St. Louis

    - 1 year 8 months

    Economic Empowerment

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    Regional Diversity Council

    Missouri Department of Transportation

    - 1 year 3 months

    Civil Rights and Social Action

    Working with the MO Department of Transportation to ensure our communities and voices are represented in every aspect of their work to encourage diversity and inclusion throughout the state.

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    Diversity Committee

    St. Louis Council of Construction Consumers

    - 2 years 6 months

    Civil Rights and Social Action

    Working with owners and small businesses to ensure processes and outcomes give all entrepreneurs access.

  • Executive Board Member and Technical Assitance Provider

    Contractor Loan Fund

    - 10 months

    Economic Empowerment

    Working with local financial institutions, nonprofits, primes, and owners to ensure access to capital for minority and women-owned small businesses as well as ensuring the small business owners get the support and resources they need to succeed in the industry.

Publications

  • 2017’s Best Cities for Hispanic Entrepreneurs

    Wallethub

    My thoughts and studies on Hispanic and Latino community’s contributions to the U.S. economy and what makes a welcoming city for Hispanic entrepreneurs. Not only is this demographic expected to make up a third of the U.S. population by 2050 — translating into immense buying power — this group is also creating businesses at 15 times the national rate, according to one report.

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Projects

  • St. Louis Small Business Task Force

    - Present

    The St. Louis Small Business Task Force was created to bring together leaders from a myriad of industries to clearly define and address the short and mid-term challenges presented by the economic downturn triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic for small to mid-size businesses. Shares the resulting knowledge, resources, and tools business owners need to guide companies forward.

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  • Vice Chair Board Of Directors, Women of Technology

    - Present

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  • DmeToo Podcast

    - Present

    DMETOO is a podcast made for YOU. Follow along as we share our stories and experiences to help you navigate the workplace and all aspects of running your own business through the anectodas and experiencias of Junior, Gabriela and Hector.

    We hope to make you laugh but also make you think about the way you look at yourself as a Latino professional or entrepreneur and that the information that we share with you will take you and your business efforts to the next level.
    ¿Que…

    DMETOO is a podcast made for YOU. Follow along as we share our stories and experiences to help you navigate the workplace and all aspects of running your own business through the anectodas and experiencias of Junior, Gabriela and Hector.

    We hope to make you laugh but also make you think about the way you look at yourself as a Latino professional or entrepreneur and that the information that we share with you will take you and your business efforts to the next level.
    ¿Que dijo?!?

    DmeToo es un podcast hecho para ti. Síguenos mientras compartimos nuestras historias y experiencias para ayudarte a navegar por el lugar de trabajo y todos los aspectos relacionados con la gestión de tu propio negocio a través de las experiencias y anécdotas de Junior, Gabriela y Hector.
    Esperamos hacerte reír pero también hacerte pensar en la forma en que te ves a ti mismo como un profesional o empresario latino y que la información que compartimos contigo te lleve a ti y a los esfuerzos de tu empresa al siguiente nivel.

    go to www.dmetoo.com/episodios

    Other creators
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  • Life Changer - DSG Foundation

    - Present

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Honors & Awards

  • Most Influential Business Woman

    St. Louis Business Journal

    The Most Influential Business Women Awards program, established in 1999, annually recognizes the accomplishments of the region's women business leaders

  • Tribute to Success

    Connections for Success

    Empowering the future with her story of resilience, determination, and compassion. With an unwavering commitment to giving back and a drive to create a lasting impact, she continues to be a driving force in her community and an inspiration to those around her.

  • Woman of Achievement - Social Enterprise

    Women of Achievement

    For 68 years, Women of Achievement has been honoring women within the St. Louis community who exemplify extraordinary efforts to better our stupendous city.

    “We are shining a spotlight on a selection of remarkable women who are committed to improving and supporting the St. Louis community through volunteerism,” says WOA president Pam Toder. “These are women who are motivated to give back and find a way to do so as volunteers. Their work is vital to nonprofits and causes across the…

    For 68 years, Women of Achievement has been honoring women within the St. Louis community who exemplify extraordinary efforts to better our stupendous city.

    “We are shining a spotlight on a selection of remarkable women who are committed to improving and supporting the St. Louis community through volunteerism,” says WOA president Pam Toder. “These are women who are motivated to give back and find a way to do so as volunteers. Their work is vital to nonprofits and causes across the region, and we want to draw attention to them and say thank you for their tremendous commitment and impact.”

  • Diverse Business Leader

    St. Louis Business Journal

  • Diversity Inclusion Champion

    The St. Louis Council of Construction Consumers (SLCCC) represents major buyers of construction.

    Recognized for her focus on providing resources and opportunities that are not as accessible to immigrants or other language speakers, including technology, language, and professional and business development. Specifically, by putting together, Contractor Connect Workshops to bring minority and disadvantaged business enterprise contractors together with leaders in the construction industry and supported more than 25 businesses with seeking minority business certification to support their…

    Recognized for her focus on providing resources and opportunities that are not as accessible to immigrants or other language speakers, including technology, language, and professional and business development. Specifically, by putting together, Contractor Connect Workshops to bring minority and disadvantaged business enterprise contractors together with leaders in the construction industry and supported more than 25 businesses with seeking minority business certification to support their eligibility for business growth in contracting.

  • Top 100

    St. Louis Business Monthly

    Featured as one of the top 100 St. Louisans to know in St. Louis to succeed in business

Languages

  • Spanish

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Organizations

  • Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

    Member

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