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MEET OUR TEAM
Rodina Eliasnik, M.S. CCC-SLP
Founder/CEO Touched By An Angel, Inc.
Reiki Practitioner
Preferred Pronouns: She/Her
Languages: English and Farsi and Conversational Spanish
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Rodina Eliasnik is the CEO and a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) at Touched By an Angel, Inc., where she combines her extensive experience in speech therapy with a passion for community service. Born in Tehran, Iran, Rodina is a Taurus with a birthday on May 8th. She earned her degree from California State University Northridge and has over 13 years of experience in the field. Rodina is dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment for families, building a strong community, and integrating holistic healing practices like reiki and sound healing into her work. She finds fulfillment in giving back to the community, whether through free Lyft rides, providing meals for people in need, or organizing events that bring families together. Outside of her professional life, Rodina enjoys attending concerts, traveling, and spending quality time with friends and family. She is fluent in Farsi, English, and conversational Spanish.
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
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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
Occupational Therapist
Preferred Pronouns: She/Her
Languages: English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Taiwanese
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Annabelle Fu is a Registered and Licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) at Touched By an Angel, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving families in need. Born in Taipei, Taiwan, Annabelle is an Aries, celebrating her birthday on April 20th. She earned her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) from New York University and has over 30 years of experience in the field.
Annabelle enjoys the flexibility of her work at Touched By an Angel, where she has the opportunity to provide in-home visits for children, helping them thrive in their familiar, comfortable environments. She values the organization’s mission of supporting families through free Lyft rides, food distribution for those in need, and organizing free events for families. The ability to meet the unique needs of families and children with a flexible schedule is one of the aspects she enjoys most about her work.
Outside of work, Annabelle is passionate about gardening, building Lego creations, and photography—especially when it involves traveling.