Vania Ramaekers has 32 years of experience in government procurement and has been with the Texas Department of Information Resources for five years. Beginning her career with the state in 1992 at the Texas Water Commission—now part of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality—Vania has developed expertise in navigating complex contract administration and procurement processes. Vania recently celebrated 30 years of marriage and has four children, six grandchildren, and one great-grandson. When she is not spending time with her family, Vania enjoys creative pursuits like crocheting, quilting, and sewing.