Ramona has been practicing spiritual direction since 2005. She completed her spiritual direction training program at the Sisters of Mercy Center in Burlingame, CA. Ramona also has a Master's Degree in Pastoral Studies along with a M.A. in Education, school counseling. Ramona is a retired social worker, community college counselor, and former faculty member for the Stockton Diocese School of Ministry. She is also a former faculty & board member for the Institute of Catholic Spirituality and Spiritual Direction which serves the Diocese of Stockton, CA. Ramona has done many presentations sharing the stories of the Christian mystics. She also authored "Awakening the Mystic in You: Messages of Light from the Christian Mystics," and an inspirational card deck entitled, "The Wisdom of the Christian Mystics."