BUILDING LEADERS.
ABOUT FRANK
Frank Ramirez Jr. is a professional speaker, strategic communications advisor, and public servant. Frank serves as the Senior Economic Development Advisor & Public Affairs Officer for the first Black female mayor of Kansas City, Kansas after managing her historic campaign. Frank has developed economic development and communication strategies for multiple public & private leaders.
Once expelled twice and finishing high school through an alternative program, Frank went on to build multiple multi–seven-figure businesses and earn acceptance into the Stanford Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative at Stanford Graduate School of Business. Frank is currently pursuing graduate studies in Intercultural Studies.
Today, he speaks to audiences across the nation helping our nations current & future leaders to become strategic-thinking professionals. His goal is to help people understand how communities work, how communication shapes influence, why long term planning is critical, and how they can contribute meaningfully to the places they call home.
Signature Keynotes
1. THE POVERTY LOOP™
How to reverse the poverty expansion cycle and transform a disinvested community.
Frank breaks down how historical events shape the future and what true people first leadership looks like.
Students learn:
✓ How poverty is created
✓ How poverty expands
✓ how to reverse the expansion of poverty
2. COMMUNICATE LIKE A REAL LEADER™
The Communication Skills That Build Influence & Credibility
Frank teaches the same communication frameworks he uses to advise government leaders, business leaders, and organizations.
Students learn:
✓ Clarity under pressure
✓ Speaking with confidence and connection
✓ Storytelling for leadership
✓ Communicating across differences
✓ Building trust through communication
3. STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP IN THE REAL WORLD™
Modern Leadership Lessons from the Rooms Where Decisions Are Made
What Frank learned about leadership from strategy rooms, strategic initiatives, crisis meetings, and
communication moments.
Students learn:
✓ Leadership without titles
✓ Building credibility quickly
✓ Navigating conflict and pressure
✓ Principles of influence every leader needs
