I am originally from the Philadelphia area who moved to the west coast after graduating from Rutgers University. I was alternative school teacher for a few years before joining the military shortly after 9/11. I went on to serve 16 years and afterwards I was a director of a transitional housing program. I began writing fiction in 2015, first as just a fun exercise experimenting with creativity, and after a period of time publish seven books. It is still a fun exercise but I have branched out to film production.
I am married to Robyn Ramsey who operates two small businesses. Our son (Damian) is a San Diego State University graduate and a business owner himself. I am an avid reader who prefers the classics and a lover of the outdoors. Favorite sport is football and the team I have rooted for the last several decades is the New England Patriots.
About Corey Ramsey
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
Wife Robyn is a business owner and son Damian has taken after his mother and started his own company as well.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
Alternative school teacher. Combat veteran. Program Director of a non-profit. Now a writer and film producer. I love the events and meeting people who share a love of creativity.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Pursue your own truth and creativity.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Hopefully relaxing in great weather reading a novel.
Corey Ramsey & Our Community
Q: What are a few of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Water Grill and Beeside Cafe immediately come to mind.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I have lived in San Diego for 15 years.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
There are too many fantastic people to be limited to one.
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Southern California Comics. I grew up reading and collecting comic books.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
My favorite thing in San Diego is Balboa Park. The museums and the entire area has a European feel to it. I try to go at least once week to participate in the events.
Q: If you could choose anyone alive today and not a relative, with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would you meet for this lunch?
Princess Diana. I would take her lunch and talk about history and her views on the world.
For Fun
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
LA Confidential is my favorite movie. Favorite TV show is the 60’s show called I Spy.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I have a deep love for anything written by William Shakespeare.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Balboa Park
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My wife Robyn and my brother Rey.
Q: What community organizations and/or local nonprofits do you admire/support?
I admire all the protective service organizations.
Q: What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
Seize the day.
Q: What Neighborhood do you live in?
Linda Vista.
What I love about my Neighborhood:
Centrally located.
Please describe your ideal San Diego weekend:
Friday evening dinner with my wife and then watching a movie. Saturday is spending the day at Balboa Park and perhaps a hike. Sleeping in on Sunday and reading a novel.
Q: Finally, what three words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Relaxtion, family, good food.
