As important as the work we do and its results, is what the people we serve, our clients, colleagues and community say about us. Here are some testimonials:
I had the opportunity to work with Angela-Jo, on an international relations project, a few years ago, in Geneva. She is well organized, detail oriented and worked effectively under pressure. She is also innovative, pragmatic and able to easily navigate through different organizational environments. It was a pleasure collaborating with her and she would be an asset in any workplace.
Manuela Paraipan
Consultant International Relations and Public Affairs
Angela-Jo Medina wrote a chapter of the book, Information and Communications Technology for Economic and Regional Developments that has been published by IGI Inc. in December 2006. I was the Editor of that book and found her very active, cooperative and encouraging. I would love to work with her in future issues of similar interests.
Hakikur Rahman
Post-Doctoral Researcher
University of Minho, Portugal
Angela-Jo was a dedicated and professional team member. I was immediately impressed by her commitment to human rights and human dignity. In addition to this, Angela-Jo also proved to be a smart, quick-thinking and responsive colleague, which was very important in this context. I would love the opportunity to work with Angela-Jo again!
Julia Payson
Director, Accommodation, Transportation and Financial Support
Canadian Cancer Society
Angela-Jo could be trusted with a variety of projects — you knew she would get them done and do them right. She was an excellent online and offline communicator, and had a great deal of initiative.
Jayne Cravens
Project management, communications, community engagement
Coyote Communications
Ángela-Jo is a shining example of a leader and someone who just gets stuff done. She is organized, enthusiastic and willing to do whatever it takes to accomplish the goal at hand, including doing menial tasks, working late and volunteering her spare time. Additionally, she is very intelligent, a great communicator and very good at proactive conflict resolution.
James Kuhr
Business Development Manager (Texas)
OHL USA
Ángela-Jo is very committed and focused on our work with the Central Texas Coalition Against Human Trafficking. She has contributed both her valuable time and professional expertise to the coalition. Ángela-Jo is an asset to our group, assisting us with various aspects in the conference planning committee and with general coalition member advocacy. I feel honored to serve in the same group with Angela-Jo and to have her as a colleague in our fight to end human trafficking.
Rosa Corrales-Ortiz
Family Law and Immigration Paralegal
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
Ángela Jo is a very dedicated person who is confident and knowledgeable of what she is doing at all times. She is an excellent leader and knows how to delegate what needs to be done when she has to.. She can take control when she has to and also is not intimidated in letting others lead, which I believe are the qualities of a good leader. In my opinion she is the type of person that I would like to work with and for.I am very impressed with her confidence and skills. This is just the very very tip of her qualifications.
Joe Ruiz
Social Minister
St. Helen Catholic Church
It has been a pleasure working with Ángela-Jo through the Immigrant Services Network of Austin. She is a skilled ambassador when communicating on behalf of ISNA to other groups, the media, and members of our community. She has gracefully organized ISNA meetings and projects that involved people from all walks of life in our community—social workers, political candidates, lawyers, teachers, you name it. She’s also known for honest, helpful feedback. Angela-Jo will bring passion and purpose to any project!
Jen Freeman
Master’s Student in Dept. of Educational Psychology
The University of Texas at Austin
Ángela is passionate about the work that she does. She performs a great service working with immigrants. She brings a great skill set to the Immigrant Services Network of Austin. Her leadership of the ISNA has taken us to new and greater accomplishments. I value her as a collaborator in our work with and for immigrants.
Thomas Esparza, Jr.
Board Certified Specialists with Jackie Watson, Immigration Specialist
I have worked with Ángela-Jo on ISNA projects for years. She is an excellent collaborator with strong leadership skills. I have seen her successfully lead meetings and projects that involved a variety of stakeholders and viewpoints. The political climate surrounding immigration related policies and services can obviously prove a significant obstacle. Ángela-Jo’s ability to maintain a constructive approach and avoid/diffuse emotionally charged situations is a rare and very valuable asset to any team working in this field. At the same time, her passion for and commitment to the provision of much needed refugee services is inspiring.
Amy Thompson
Steering Committee, Chair
Immigrant Services Network of Austin
Ángela-Jo and I worked together to ensure public housing residents had access to financial literacy education. She provided oversight of two on-site trainers, produced outcomes reports, and facilitated the flow of information between our agencies. Ángela-Jo was always prepared for meetings, met deadlines, and went out of her way to ensure that performance objectives were met. She did this with impeccable professionalism and a warm personality. I thoroughly enjoyed working with her and recommend her highly.
Mandy Bel
Program Director
BAMSI – Bringing People & Services Together
Ms. Touza- Medina is the constant professional, she is ready to assist with any project, no matter of what level of work needed. There is no detail too small, to garner her attention. She emits her talent for leadership through her guidance and passion, with a constant awareness for a projects over all success.
Pete Salazar
Employment Specialist
Caritas of Austin
I worked with Ángela Jo for more than 3 years. I am always amazed by her professionalism and her determination to make things happen…. she developed an strong education program and took it to another level by increasing the number of classes and subjects covered and strengthening the content of the classes. She has a vision butbut she is also extremely detailed oriented. Her writing skills are exceptional. Her language skills have been an asset in the Refugee Resettlement Programs as she is fluent in English, Spanish and French. She created a new Refugee Orientation that became a great tool in helping newly arrived refugees to acculturate in their new community. In addition of being a determined, highly organized, and effective educator, Angela Jo is also a reliable co-worker with an undeniable sense of humor. It is a pleasure to work with her every day.
Nadine Pédusseau
Case Management Supervisor
Catholic Charities San Diego
Ángela-Jo approaches her work with immense professionalism, dedication and innovation. She brings the most current research and advanced techniques to the program she manages for clients. Her efficiency allows for the department to expand and adjust consistently to meet the agency’s needs without sacrificing the quality of the education programming and attention to the individuals. She is a fun person to work with, encouraging to her colleagues and easy to communicate with.
Berenice Tostado
Senior Program Director
Local Initiatives Support Corporation
I have worked with Ángela-Jo through inter-agency educational workshops and collaborative projects. Ángela-Jo is dedicated to providing a professional and structured working environment – while still maintaining a sense of humor and a relaxed manner. She is pleasant to work with, and treats both clients and colleagues with dignity and integrity.
Marcelle Abusalbi, MA, LPC
Organizational Development Specialist
Ángela-Jo is a great trainer who is able to convey her skills to others in a positive and productive way. She’s incredibly organized and contributes alot to the office beyond her job descriptions, as well.
Lorel Donaghey
Research and Communications Officer
Higher at Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service
It was a really great experience to have Ángela-Jo as a guest of my podcast Immigrant Women Talk. I appreciate that during our interview Ángela-Jo shared valuable resources that help build stronger culturally diverse communities. Ángela-Jo is approachable and has a warm personality. I will be happy to work with her again!
Galina Belyaeva
Host at “Immigrant Women Talk” podcast
Ángela-Jo has worked with us on a number of complex audio recordings covering sophisticated technical topics. She has been extremely responsive and picked up on the subject very fast. A pleasure to work with.
Stefan Budrich
Owner, tsglobal
I contracted Ángela-Jo to provide translations for a visa application to the Argentine consulate. Her translations were impeccable, done in a matter of hours, and executed with meticulous detail. When I submitted my paperwork to the consular officer, she actually paused a moment to admire the high quality work on the translations and even verbally praised the work. I would certainly recommend Angela-Jo for any Spanish < > English translation or interpretation work. She is a professional, personable and conscientious individual who strongly values providing a high quality service to her clients.
Amy Sommer
Manager, Global Programs and Field Engagement
U.S. Fund for UNICEF
Excellent consensus builder and strong leadership skills.
Chad Ballentine
Director of Paratransit at Capital Metro
I had the pleasure of serving on the Board of Directors of the Financial Literacy Coalition of Central Texas under the strong leadership of Ángela-Jo Touza-Medina as President. Through her fearless courage and facilitation skills Ángela-Jo was able to lead the board to establishing a clear vision and mission, and helped solidify the structure and purpose of the organization.
Steve Gonzales
Money Coach
As FLCCT Board President, Ángela-Jo has demonstrated an unparalleled ability to communicate and provide direction. Her dedication to the mission is uncompromising, and in the relatively short time she has served as President, Ángela has brought new life and modern ideas to the organization. She is organized and thorough while being personal and warm with board members, which is especially crucial during this period of transition.
Kelsey Hitchingham
Grants Administrator at Foundation Communities
Driven and motivated to make things happen! FLCCT is more sustainable and viable as a result of her leadership.
Jane Parker, Consultant
Creative Home-Keeping
Ángela-Jo is a dedicated, organized volunteer who has helped to move this organization forward. Her leadership, commitment, and attention to detail as president of the board have had significant impact on the growth of the organization.
Sally Borie
Education Coordinator
Consumer Credit Counseling Service
Ángela-Jo is a dedicated, mission-driven leader with the wherewithal to accomplish the goals and objects set forth. She has been invaluable in creating structure, policies, and procedures in an organization with great potential. Ángela-Jo’s vision and fortitude have propelled the organization down the path toward its destiny.
Mara Ash
Sr. Director, Federal Compliance and Reporting
Texas Education Agency
Ángela-Jo’s leadership of the Financial Literacy Coalition of Central Texas (FLCCT) has been inspiring. She has set ambitious goals for the organization and is working with the absolute highest degree of passion and motivation to see those goals through. She is an effective communicator, able to articulate the complexities of our direction and the regulations of the financial market with equal ease. She is a credible governor of our organization and our community
Cassondra (Candy) Preer Taylor, MBA, CSSBB, PMP
Operational Excellence Project Manager, Six Sigma Black Belt and Veteran Leader
Ángela-Jo is well versed in organizational processes and formal documentation and runs orderly and efficient teams. She can pull a group of people together to form a cohesive unit and get things accomplished. She is a very positive and directed person who is easy to work with.
Lorraine Bier
Business Analyst for Austin Energy
Apex Information Systems Ltd.
