Thelma Ramirez is a Research Manager at the EASEL Lab, where she supports the equity-focused efforts of several projects. Her research interests include family engagement in social and emotional learning (SEL), culturally responsive pedagogy, and the intersection of equity and SEL interventions—all in an effort to ensure and foster inclusive and safe learning spaces for students of all backgrounds. Prior to her work at the EASEL Lab, Thelma served as a parent educator, infant family specialist, and home visitor trainer. Thelma has an A.B. in sociology from Princeton University and an Ed.M in Prevention Science and Practice from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.