Biography
Named one of the most influential minorities in the cable industry in 2014 and 2015 by Cable Fax Magazine and '40 under 40' Class of 2014 by Multichannel News, Lynnette Ramirez is a visionary leader with nearly 20 years of success in the field of entertainment. Most recently Ramirez served as SVP, original content for Fuse Media. In this role she was responsible for overseeing all programming & development for Fuse and FM, the latter a new cable and digital media network with music at its core. She oversaw all new and returning series for both networks - including SKEE TV, Big Freedia: Queen of Bounce, Fluffy Breaks Even and Transcendent - as well as additional programming in development from Jennifer Lopez, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Gabriel Iglesias. She was instrumental in forging a multi-faceted partnership with Iglesias, who in addition to Fluffy Breaks Even executive produced three one-hour comedy specials for the network, and will produce at least one additional series.
Ramirez joined SíTV (now known as Fuse Media) as VP of programming in 2012, and played a key role in the development of the slate of original series and specials that were part of NUVOtv's re-launch in July 2013, including House of Joy, Love & Salsa, Knockout, Mario One on One and The Collective, Powered by Vevo. She was closely involved in closing the co-production deal with Vevo, and created the premise of the series, which lived both on the channel and digitally.
Ramirez began her career in development with Sean Connery's Fountainbridge Films, and in 2002, she launched Vida Films, an independent film production company. She produced the ensemble drama THE BLUE HOUR, starring Emily Rios, Alyssa Milano and Clarence Williams III, and served as a co-producer on the dark comedy 2 DAYS starring Paul Rudd. In June 2007 Ramirez became SVP of development and production for George Lopez Presents. During her tenure with Lopez, she produced the Nickelodeon original movie MR. TROOP MOM.
Ramirez graduated from the Loyola Marymount University screenwriting undergrad program. While still in college she interned for Jodie Foster's production company, Egg Pictures, and worked as a freelance production coordinator on feature films such as MOUSEHUNT and THE RAINMAKER. In addition to her executive duties, she is also a member of the WGA having written screenplays for Walt Disney Studios.
In March of 2015, Ramirez received an industry scholarship to participate in Stanford University's Executive Program for Women Leaders, run by the prestigious Stanford School of Business and sponsored by Women in Cable Television (WICT). This program is designed to recognize and develop women in leadership. The selection process for this program is fiercely competitive, as are the scholarship awards that help offset the costs. She is also involved with Women Scribes to read female writers' scripts and give feedback based on her industry experience. Ramirez belongs to iConexión, which is a groundswell of "emerging" Latino professionals that elevates its members' leadership aspirations and reboots their career objectives by redefining the traditional. She enjoys blogging for HollywoodJournal.com, focusing on where spirituality meets creativity.
As a native Los Angeleno, and a Latina residing in Altadena with her husband and five-year old daughter, Ramirez considers herself a rarity in Hollywood. She believes in the universe, expensive coffee and that the glass must always be at least half full of wine during first dates and family gatherings.
