In 1965. she taught both elementary school and eldery farm workers in her homeland of Cuba. Education was also a personal passion for Ms. GilRamos. She earned her masters degree from the University of Havana. This extraordinary woman then became director of a large nursing home in San Miguel de los Banos. Matanzas In central Cuba. Upon aniving in America. Ms. GilRamos found employment as an Income maintenance specialist for the Food Stamp Program in Jersey City. Her dedicated service to senior citizenis began with the Cuban refugee program In her adopted hometown of Union City. There Ms. GilRamos witnessed the difficult process of adjustment experienced by many Cuban seniors in their new environment.