MEET OUR TEAM
Rodina Eliasnik, Máster en Ciencias en Ciencias de la Computación y la Lengua Española
Fundador y director ejecutivo de Touched By An Angel, Inc.
Practicante de Reiki
Pronombres preferidos: Ella/Su
Idiomas: inglés, farsi y español.
Rodina Eliasnik es directora ejecutiva y patóloga del lenguaje del habla (SLP) en Touched By an Angel, Inc., donde combina su amplia experiencia en terapia del habla con una pasión por el servicio comunitario. Nacida en Teherán, Irán, Rodina es Tauro y su cumpleaños es el 8 de mayo. Obtuvo su título en la Universidad Estatal de California en Northridge y tiene más de 13 años de experiencia en el campo. Rodina se dedica a crear un entorno seguro y de apoyo para las familias, a construir una comunidad fuerte y a integrar prácticas de sanación holística como el reiki y la sanación con sonido en su trabajo. Se siente realizada al contribuir a la comunidad, ya sea a través de viajes gratuitos en Lyft, brindando comidas a personas necesitadas u organizando eventos que reúnen a las familias. Fuera de su vida profesional, a Rodina le gusta asistir a conciertos, viajar y pasar tiempo de calidad con amigos y familiares. Habla con fluidez farsi, inglés y español conversacional.
Beverly Isabel Ramirez, M.A. CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
Preferred Pronouns: She/Her
Languages: Spanish, English, a little American Sign Language, and a little Japanese
Beverly Isabel Ramirez was born in Montebello at Beverly Hospital, which is how she got her name. She is a proud Taurus, celebrating her birthday on May 5—Cinco de Mayo! She earned her Associate’s degree from East Los Angeles College and completed both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at California State University, Los Angeles. She has been working in the field as a clinician for almost 6 years. She enjoys working at Touched By An Angel, Inc. because the organization allows her to be directly involved with the communities that need speech therapy services most. As a nonprofit, Touched By An Angel, Inc. provides free Lyft rides for families, raises funds and items for people in need, and hosts family-friendly events. Beverly values being able to serve families in her own neighborhood and helping children get a successful start in life. Outside of work, Beverly enjoys spending time with her husband, sons, daughter, and her sister and brother-in-law. She loves playing video games like Pokémon, Animal Crossing, Fallout, and Skyrim. She also enjoys reading novels, especially fantasy and dystopian genres.
Liz de Dios
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)
Preferred Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Languages: English and Spanish
Liz de Dios is a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) in the Speech Department at Touched By an Angel, Inc., where she is passionate about helping individuals reach their communication goals while serving a mission-driven community. Born and raised in beautiful Los Angeles, Liz is a Leo with an August 13 birthday. She earned her degree from San Francisco State University and has over 8 years of experience in the field. Liz is inspired to work in a space whose intention is rooted in the belief, "May it be for the benefit of all." She values being part of a team where every colleague genuinely has the best intentions for the well-being of every family who walks through the door—a rare workplace culture that she is grateful to be a part of. She especially appreciates Touched By an Angel, Inc.'s commitment to giving back through initiatives such as providing free Lyft rides for families, raising funds and essential items for those in need, serving meals to individuals on Skid Row, stocking community refrigerators during Thanksgiving, and hosting free family events throughout the year.
Outside of work, Liz enjoys prioritizing her physical and mental well-being through dynamic workouts at the gym, outdoor activities, and yoga. She also values taking time for silent retreats, traveling, spending time with loved ones, connecting with nature, and dancing in community. When she's not exploring new adventures, she loves discovering hidden gems among local small businesses, including coffee shops, restaurants, and thrift stores. She is fluent in English, Spanish, and, most of the time, Spanglish.
Annabelle Fu, MA, OTR/L
Terapeuta ocupacional
Pronombres preferidos: Ella/Su
Idiomas: inglés, mandarín, cantonés y taiwanés.
Annabelle Fu es una terapeuta ocupacional registrada y autorizada (OTR/L) en Touched By an Angel, Inc., una organización sin fines de lucro dedicada a ayudar a familias necesitadas. Nacida en Taipei, Taiwán, Annabelle es Aries y celebra su cumpleaños el 20 de abril. Obtuvo su Maestría en Ciencias en Terapia Ocupacional (MSOT) de la Universidad de Nueva York y tiene más de 30 años de experiencia en el campo.
Annabelle disfruta de la flexibilidad de su trabajo en Touched By an Angel, donde tiene la oportunidad de ofrecer visitas domiciliarias a los niños, ayudándolos a prosperar en sus entornos familiares y cómodos. Ella valora la misión de la organización de apoyar a las familias a través de viajes gratuitos en Lyft, distribución de alimentos para los necesitados y la organización de eventos gratuitos para familias. La capacidad de satisfacer las necesidades únicas de las familias y los niños con un horario flexible es uno de los aspectos que más disfruta de su trabajo.
Fuera del trabajo, a Annabelle le apasiona la jardinería, las creaciones con Lego y la fotografía, especialmente cuando implica viajar.