Mr. Realiza’s proven track record and commitment to serving his community locally and internationally have earned him significant recognition in various roles and posts. Select samples of recent testimonies from current and former colleagues can be found below.

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Mr. Henry J. Sienkiewicz, Arts Club of Washington, DC
“Patrick is intellectually curious, professionally diligent, team-oriented, and, maybe most important focused on both the journey and the outcome. He is a great communicator and team builder, and his ability to maintain working relations with all potential partners and his sensibility for discovery and learning stands out as a model for others.”

Mr. David Uy, Chinese American Museum of Washington, DC (CAM-DC)
“In the years I have known him, Patrick has been a thoughtful, generous diplomat in a complex Washington, DC landscape of government agencies, organizations, and community groups. Whether in his role at the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH), as Chair of the Asian and Pacific Islander (API) Alumni Network at George Washington University, or as an inaugural member of our Bamboo Circle Council, Patrick shines in opportunities that bring cultures and groups together.”

Mr. William D. Alexander III, George Washington University Alumni Association (GWAA)
“Patrick is well-regarded amongst his contemporaries and is a consistent contributor and collaborator. He is a tremendous ambassador for the university and the many students and alumni in this vibrant community. I can attest that his engagement is authentic and genuine. He is a consummate professional, inquisitive listener, and generous in sharing aspects of his own identity.”

Ambassador Donald T. Bliss, UN Association of the National Capital Area (UNA-NCA)
“Patrick has organized excellent programs and provided sound advice on using social media to communicate with our membership. He is a pleasure to work with and helped organize a very well-attended program on the refugee crisis. I especially enjoyed a program he organized on the Paris Climate Agreement, which provided practical advice on how each of us can take concrete steps to implement the Agreement locally and in our lives—a really inspiring program.”

Dr. Edward A. Seidel, Mid Atlantic Foundation for Asian Artists, Inc. (MAFFAA)
“My wife and I consider ourselves to be very fortunate in being able to produce and disseminate the wonder of Noli Me Tangere, through Patrick’s help. In this endeavor, he has been instrumental in maintaining the momentum needed to sustain this project from inception to its first premiere at the Kennedy Center in 2014. Since then, he has only continued to demonstrate exceptional communications skills through effective public outreach efforts, as seen in Richmond in 2016 and more recently in June 2017 at the Historic Strand Theatre in Boston.”

Mrs. Katherine Gunther, St. Charles Catholic Church – Haiti Committee
“Patrick has limitless energy, a facility with technology, a natural affinity for people that makes him a particularly effective communicator, a brilliance for problem-solving, and a generous spirit. He has the maturity and wisdom of someone much older but the enthusiasm and energy of a whirling dervish. I have come to rely on him as a mentor and role model for young people. Patrick is always willing to share his insight with others or to teach his skills.”

Mr. A. Edward Elmendorf, UN Association of the National Capital Area (UNA-NCA)
“Patrick Realiza stands out against peers of all nationalities. His dedication is not just to the United Nations, but to whatever task he sets for himself is truly remarkable. Patrick is highly reliable: When he agrees to assume responsibility for something, I have always found that I can rely on him to do it. Patrick is a highly promising young professional.”

Mrs. Susan A. MacIntyre, St. Charles Catholic Church – Haiti Committee
“Patrick’s work on the Haiti Committee has been incredibly instrumental in our work to provide education, nutrition, and health benefits to hundreds of impoverished children in southwestern Haiti. All the members of the Committee have been extremely impressed with Patrick’s tireless commitment to ensuring that critical assistance reaches our less fortunate brothers and sisters.”

Dr. Lorna Imperial Seidel, Mid Atlantic Foundation for Asian Artists, Inc. (MAFFAA)
“With his reputable accomplishments, we entrusted him in leading our social media committee. Mr. Realiza provided his expertise, skills, resources and time management dedicating many hours. We were confident that he could take on the challenges presented before him, whether these matters involved being the spokesperson at the various diplomatic missions to drafting and editing our monthly newsletter, he delivered excellence.”

Mr. Patrick R. Ferraren, Bohol Restoration Group, Inc. (BRG)
“Patrick is responsibly passionate and energetic. It is no wonder why he was immediately entrusted by BRG’s executive director to create a social platform to promote awareness for this cause. With minimal guidance, Patrick showed superior skills with the use of language and tone in creating professional messages.”

Mr. Stephen F. Moseley, UN Association of the National Capital Area (UNA-NCA)
“He works well with our young professional members, and at the same time, he is very poised, confident, and able to establish fine relations with our team of board members, chairs, and staff. I have interacted with him in my past co-chair role on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Task Force, where he helped produce a final report on the local to global applications of the SDGs. He is a hard worker and brings a very high level of energy through his communications and social media skills.”