About Our Commitment

The Oyate Group, a nonprofit organization with the mission to alleviate poverty by creating sustainable and holistic solutions that empower underserved communities across New York was launched by community activist and organizer Tomas Ramos in 2020. The initiative works to create access to healthcare, alleviate hunger, invest in the growth of small businesses, and inspire youth to better themselves and their city.

Meet Our Community Champions

Tomas Ramos

Tomas Ramos

Founder, President & CEO

Tomas Ramos is the founder and president of the Oyate Group, a New York based nonprofit organization with the mission to alleviate poverty. He is committed to finding sustainable solutions to the challenges they face.

Jason Autar

Jason Autar

Chief Operating Officer

Drawing on his wealth of government and nonprofit experience, he aims to create sustainable programming and provide access to critical resources to his home borough of The Bronx.

Lymarie Francisco

Lymarie Francisco

Project Manager

Prior to joining Oyate, Lymarie worked at ACDP, a nonprofit organization in the Bronx where she served as a Program Director at Murphy Community Center.

Augustina Warton

Augustina Warton

Director of Programs

In her role, she oversees the organization’s youth development programming, small business support, public safety initiatives and more.

Alexander Reyes

Alexander Reyes

Program Coordinator

In his role, he conducts community outreach and oversees the day-to-day implementation of Oyate Group’s programs including youth development services, small business support, public safety and more.

Laila Ayala

Laila Ayala

Program Assistant

Laila is committed to helping those in her community reach for the stars and does anything she can to volunteer.

Ashley Hernandez

Ashley Hernandez

Lead Facilitator for Arts & Civic Engagement

Ashely oversees a cohort of young leaders as they explore their passions through art and grow into creators, critical thinkers, community leaders and social change makers.

Jamel Mims

Jamel Mims

Lead Facilitator of Design and Technology

Jamel is a leader in the field of culturally responsive pedagogy with a proven track record in creating, facilitating and sustaining nationally recognized hip-hop culture-centered education programs.

Compassion

Almost everyone we speak with has lost someone they love to COVID-19. We often hear that getting the vaccine is in their honor. New York is always strong – but we are healing.

Community

We were able to distribute over 500 turkeys to Bronx families in time for Thanksgiving. This wouldn’t be possible without all the incredible volunteers that help keep organizations like ours THRIVING.

Oyate Group’s Rising Initiatives are dedicated to providing and distributing critical resources across NYC in response to the COVID-19 pandemic’s disproportionate impact on marginalized New Yorkers.