Friends of the Children Austin
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.
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Friends of the Children Austin
Friends of the Children breaks the cycle of generational poverty by giving children facing the highest-risks the ability to create a new story. This brings life transformation to the highest-risk children and tremendous economic impact to our community. Our model is courageous, unique, and proven. We provide each child with a salaried, professional mentor, who we call a Friend, from kindergarten through graduation. 12 ½ years. No matter what. Moving mentoring out of the volunteer realm ensures the quality, consistency, and commitment needed to help the child create a new story and break the cycle of poverty. We have many stories of the highest-risk children realizing their potential: • 83% graduate from high school, while 60% have parents who did not. • 93% avoid the juvenile justice system, while 50% have parents who were incarcerated. • 98% avoid early parenting, while 85% were born to a teen parent. Friends of the Children was founded in 1993 by Portland entrepreneur Duncan Campbell. Campbell was inspired by his own troubled childhood in NE Portland to start a revolutionary new program to help at-risk children in the same neighborhood where he grew up. In 1992, The Institute for Children conducted extensive research on resilient youth and factors that influenced their success. The research discovered that the single most important factor that fosters resiliency in at-risk children is a caring and supportive relationship with an adult. Intervention and support must begin early, continue as the child matures, and consistently address the needs of the whole person. In 1993, Friends of the Children opened its doors in Portland with three friends serving 24 children. Today Friends reaches thousands of children in over 250 schools in communities across the nation providing mentorship and support for vulnerable youth for 12 and a half years (from kindergarten though high school)-- no matter what.
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