Alma Ramirez is a Public Affairs Manager for Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) – California’s
sixth-largest water agency – representing seven cities and other unincorporated Riverside County and
northern San Diego County areas. In her role, Alma focuses on stakeholder engagement, leading the
efforts on outreach, social media, multimedia and multi-cultural outreach programs including, Latino
media relations. In addition, she works on various communications related to high profile construction
projects and marketing campaigns.
Prior to EMWD, Alma served in various capacities for the City of Lake Elsinore, the Western Riverside
Council of Government (WRCOG), and the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA).
A Riverside native, Alma earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Policy from the University of
California, Riverside and her Master of Public Administration from California Baptist University.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family, going to sporting events, and
staying active.