Ana Ramos is a visionary dedicated to reshaping our world into a more equitable and sustainable place for all through a fervent commitment to economic justice.
As the co-founder of Colectiva Clara (Clarity Collective), Ana leads a cultural asset company that specializes in Latin American healing products, traditions and rituals. Through Colectiva Clara, Ana orchestrates transformative visioning and manifestation rituals and workshops, guiding participants through meditation, healing practices and creative expressions to help them align their lives with their goals. Additionally, Ana serves as a consultant on local economic justice initiatives.
Previously, Ana served as the Manager of Impact Investments at Common Future, where she developed and structured innovative pilot products and initiatives focused on impact investment capital. Prior to this, she held the role of Manager of Programs and Grantmaking at Common Future, overseeing grants management and coordination processes.
During her tenure at The Food Trust, Ana collaborated closely with entrepreneurs in New Jersey, leading a small retailer initiative that culminated in securing partnerships with a local CDFI and cooperative development agency. Her efforts resulted in providing retailers access to affordable capital and the infrastructure to form their own cooperative. Ana also managed the Pennsylvania Fresh Food Financing Initiative, a statewide program investing in new or expanding healthy food retail outlets. She also led a bi-national healthy food initiative in the Paso del Norte Region.
Ana holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Temple University and is deeply rooted in the Philadelphia community. Still, she is a true Caribbean at heart. Originally from the Dominican Republic, she is blessed to visit the islands often. When not at work, you can find her working on her social enterprise, Colectiva Clara, crafting, going on long walks in her neighborhood, dancing at home with her partner, cooking/eating and playing and learning with her daughter/bestie.
