Dr. Patty Ramirez, DSW, MSW is Xicana Indigena Salvadoreña brujandera with the cosmic purpose to reimagine how we heal and lead. Dr. Patty weaves ancestral and cultural healing practices to support her in her healing journey and connect to her magic and medicine.

Dr. Patty is the Founder and CEO of KLBRI, a grassroots organization with the mission to uplift and sustain advocates and leaders through an ecosystem of care, well-being, and healing. For over a decade, Dr. Patty has dedicated her work to serving immigrant victims of crimes, and justice-impacted folks. Dr. Patty’s experience ranges from direct service provision, violence prevention, criminal justice policy advocacy, program and curriculum development, and organizational development. To visit the Klbri Institute website, click here.

Dr. Ramirez is also the creator of her own micro-enterprise, Wild Luna Botanicals, a self-care and wellness lifestyle brand where healing and brujita magic come together. To visit the Wild Luna Botanicals website, click here.

Dr. Patty Ramirez is committed to the vision of collective healing and breaking down barriers that discredit the voice and thought leadership of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.

A resource mentioned in this episode is Xinachtli Girls, "the gender specific rites of passage program," for more information click here.