Cristian Ramos, a University of North Georgia junior from Gainesville, has been selected as a 2017 Newman Civic Fellow, a national award that recognizes individuals who demonstrate leadership and problem-solving abilities within their communities.

Ramos majors in communications at UNG.

This is the fifth year in a row that a UNG student has been recognized by the Newman Civic Fellows Award program. Ramos is one of 273 student leaders in the nation selected as part of this year’s cohort of fellows.

“Cristian demonstrates a deep commitment to assisting the local Latino community through volunteerism, political engagement and campus leadership,” said UNG President Bonita C. Jacobs, who nominated Ramos for the award. “Cristian’s wide-ranging advocacy has left a lasting mark on his local community, and we expect this influence to continue to grow in the coming years.”

Ramos currently serves as the managing director for Hispanic Organization Promoting Education, a grassroots nonprofit organization that offers leadership courses and scholarship assistance to local Hispanic high school students He is also actively involved with local political campaigns, as well as on-campus initiatives that encourage students to vote and get involved in politics.