Eliana Ramirez-Vaughn

Capacity Building Manager

Eliana Ramirez-Vaughn became a part of BISC in 2018, initially serving as the Executive Assistant to the Executive Director before transitioning into the role of Capacity Building Manager within the program team. In her current position, she plays a crucial role in enhancing the skills and capabilities of national and state partners, contributing to the strengthening of expertise and leadership in the ballot measure field.

Before joining BISC, Eliana gained experience in the education and hospitality sectors. In 2016, she embarked on a transformative journey, backpacking through five countries in Southeast Asia for eight months.

Hailing from Lawrence, Massachusetts, Eliana’s upbringing by a single mother who immigrated from the Dominican Republic instilled in her a strong advocacy for the civil and immigrant rights movements. At BISC, her commitment to economic justice and reproductive health reform has flourished through involvement in ballot measures.

A graduate of Temple University, Eliana now resides in Maryland with her husband and their son, Luka.