YLAI Professional Fellows Program, Class of 2016

Celia Ramírez is the co-founder of Keo Coco, a company that produces and distributes bottled coconut water in El Salvador. As the company’s co-founder, she is committed to the successful development, management, and operation of the company. Celia is also highly committed to the economic and social development of her community. One of her primary local projects is the founding and operation of a community saving and loan cooperative. The cooperative assists women and children by providing secure saving and lending services and by teaching the importance of being conservative with savings and making good financial decisions. She has an Associate’s Degree in Agricultural Business from Reedley College CA.