OUR STAFF

Our staff see to Our Future’s day-to-day operations and are responsible for overseeing and driving our fellowship program.

  • Angel Ramirez in black and white talking through a mega-phone, cut out and pasted on a blue and green painted background

    Angel Ramirez

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / SHE/HER/ELLA

    Angel Ramirez is a proud first-generation college graduate with an education in social and criminal justice and political science.

    In addition to her work at Our Future, Angel is the first Latina elected to the Iowa House of Representatives. She also serves as President of local nonprofit Advocates for Social Justice and works at Kids First Law Center, bringing restorative justice practices to the Cedar Rapids Community School District.

  • Ayla Boylen in black and white talking in microphone holding protest sign, cut out and pasted on a blue and green painted background

    Ayla Boylen

    PRESIDENT / THEY/SHE

    Ayla Boylen is a Cedar Rapids local who is dedicated to building resiliency and community that is accessible to all.

    Ayla has a background in climate and social justice work as well as art. In addition to their work at Our Future, Ayla holds support and leadership roles in many local community support organizations and nonprofits.