What happens when data, dignity, and faith come together to serve people living on the margins? In this deeply moving episode of The Invisible Experts Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Tina Facca-Miess—a business professor, marketing expert, and social justice advocate—whose work bridges the worlds of academia, spirituality, and global impact.

Tina left a successful corporate marketing career to pursue a calling grounded in Catholic Social Teaching, ethics, and a desire to create regenerative ecosystems for displaced communities. As a leading voice in the Refugee and Migrant Education Network and faculty contributor to Jesuit Worldwide Learning, she supports learners in refugee camps and underserved regions across Uganda, Chad, Pakistan, and Central America.

Through her Integrative Justice Model (IJM), Tina brings a unique lens to measuring social impact—not just in terms of numbers served, but in the depth of transformation, trust, and restored dignity. Her work redefines how education, economics, and accompaniment can intersect to empower long-term resilience and agency among refugees and migrants.

We explore how global education systems can be radically more inclusive, ethical, and spiritually grounded—and why we must reject charity mindsets in favour of mutual respect and co-creation. Tina also reflects on what she’s learned from her students, colleagues, and faith journey—from refugee camps to classrooms in Cleveland.

This episode is essential for anyone working in impact measurement, ethical leadership, education, or cross-cultural partnerships, and a powerful reminder that transformation begins with shared values, not just strategy.

Key Topics Covered:

✅ From marketing executive to values-driven educator
✅ The Integrative Justice Model (IJM) and how it measures ethical impact
✅ Refugee education beyond charity—toward justice and regeneration
✅ Catholic Social Teaching in action: dignity, solidarity, and accompaniment
✅ What we misunderstand about migrants and refugees
✅ Building regenerative ecosystems in refugee communities
✅ Transformative metrics vs. transactional outputs
✅ Training the next generation of purpose-driven leaders
✅ Faith, humility, and co-creating hope through education

📌 How do you define meaningful impact? Can business, education, and spirituality truly align to serve justice? Join the discussion in the comments.

Guest:

Tina Facca-Miess:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-facca-miess-phd-8785998/

Jhon Carroll University:  https://www.jcu.edu/profile/tina-facca-miess

Host:

Andrés Morales:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drandresmoralespachon

Minca Ventures: https://mincaventures.com

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