Immigrant of the Day: Caitriona Lyons (Ireland)

Caitriona Lyons is the Refugee Program Coordinator for the state of Texas.  Lyons, a native of Ireland, began her work in the field of immigration many years ago.  Her career in government began as an immigration specialist with the State of Texas and she is currently the coordinator of the Refugee Program within the Department of Human Services. Before the state realigned its offices and programs a few years ago, Ms. Lyons was the coordinator for all immigration matters for Texas.  Lyons remains the state’s most prominent expert on immigration matters.

Previously, Lyons was the director of the Refugee Resettlement Program in Austin for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. She has a graduate degree in Human Services Administration from St. Edward’s University and is a licensed social work associate.

Lyons currently serves on the State Bar of Texas Immigration Affairs Committee and holds the office of President for the State Coordinator’s of Refugee Resettlement Association.

KJ