By Wyatt Miller

Lila Ramirez's upbringing inspired her to follow a community-centered path. Growing up as an only child who relied on summer lunches at the park taught her the power of community.

Her parents' emphasis on hard work and giving back, along with her experiences as a child, set her on a path "where helping others wasn't just a career choice, it was a responsibility," she said.

Ramirez joined the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank nearly 19 years ago for what was supposed to be a temporary job lasting three months. It opened her eyes to the impact that could be made at a place like that, and decided to stay. "I realized that serving others wasn't just work, I found my purpose," she said.

In November, the Rams surprised Ramirez as the 13th and final Rams "pLAymaker" of 2025,

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