
Our Leadership
PEP’s team is comprised of a variety of professionals from diverse backgrounds. We believe that a solid management team, professional consultants & associates, and talent from key partners are critical to the success of PEP and delivery of superior services to our clients.
Rachel E. Ramirez
CEO and President
Rachel is a proven leader and successful entrepreneur with extensive public and private sector experience who started her career in workforce development which cultivated her interest in helping people create careers. Under Rachel’s guidance, PEP grew from a one-person operation to a high-performing business with multiple prime contracts. Her focus now is on maximizing PEP’s contract vehicles, cultivating relationships with clients/partners, and ensuring exceptional service delivery. Her ability to instill a commitment to excellence in her team is evidenced by PEP’s client awards and consistently high evaluation scores. Rachel has a master’s degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and is a Workforce Excellence Baldrige Examiner.
Jaime A. Ramirez
Vice President
Karen Saunders
Chief Business Development Officer
Karen is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in organizational leadership, human capital development, and collaborating with government and industry to design and deliver innovative solutions to address existing and emerging challenges. With her infectious enthusiasm, she is leading PEP’s growth strategies, fostering opportunities, building partnerships, and ensuring the company continues to provide value and exceptional services to its clients. Karen holds a dual BA in International Relations and Russian Language and Literature, a Master’s degree in International Development, and professional credentials in instructional systems design.