Deyanira “Deya” Isassi-Velasco

Deyanira "Deya" Isassi-Velasco has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Deyanira “Deya” currently works at Friends of the Children Austin, where they hold the position of Program Manager starting from June 2021. Prior to this, they worked as a Professional Mentor at the same organization from December 2019 to June 2021.

In 2019, Deya also worked as a Certified Legal Interpreter for an undisclosed company. Deyanira “Deya”'sresponsibilities and duration of employment in this role are not provided.

From 2012 to 2016, Deya worked at CASA of Travis County, where they held the positions of Family Finding Specialist from June 2015 to January 2016, and Child Advocacy Specialist from July 2012 to June 2015.

In 2010, Deya was the Owner of LUZ Bilingual Educational Services, LLC, a consulting firm focused on creating curricula and methodology for adult education. Deyanira “Deya”'stenure in this role lasted for approximately a year.

Deyanira “Deya” also served as the Project Manager at Advancing America, LLC from May 2009 to February 2010. In this role, they supervised the e-Promotoras program, a pre-literacy skills program for Spanish-speaking mothers of pre-kindergarten children in AISD and RRISD. Deyanira “Deya”'sresponsibilities included establishing collaborations with school staff, purchasing materials, payroll management, supervising and supporting trainers, and processing data for progress reports.

Deya's work experience dates back to 1998 when they worked as a Bilingual Family Advocate at The Arc of the Capital Area. Deyanira “Deya” held this position from August 1998 to May 2002.

Deyanira “Deya” Isassi-Velasco's education history began with obtaining a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Agriculture and Animal Husbandry from Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, where they studied from 1982 to 1987. Deyanira “Deya” then pursued a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Human Services with an Advanced Conflict Resolution Certification from St. Edward's University from 2005 to 2011.

In 2019, they attended The University of Texas at Austin to become a Certified Legal Interpreter.

Additionally, in December 2022, Deyanira obtained the Certified Praesidium Guardian certification from Praesidium, Inc.