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Filipina Summit Learning Forums
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- Woman to Woman - Breaking the Glass Ceiling
- Entrepreneur Forum - Make Me A Filipina Millionaire
- The Empowered Filipina - Civic Engagement & Advocacy
- My Development Playbook: Tools & Resources I Can Use
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Thu Oct 25
(Rayburn House) |
Fri Oct 26
(Grand Hyatt) |
Sat Oct 27 |
PLEASE TAKE NOTE:
White House visit re-scheduled to Saturday, Oct 27, 8:30am. |
7:30 am
Table-top displays set-up
FWN set-up |
7:30 am
Table-top displays set-up
FWN set-up |
7:30 am -
Assemble at the front driveway of the Grand Hyatt Washington for White House visit (for those car pooling or sharing taxis) |
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8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Filipina Summit Attendees (pick-up name badges and schedule updates) -
no registrations at-the-door |
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Filipina Summit Attendees (pick-up name badges and schedule updates) -
no registrations at-the-door |
8:00 am -
Meet at the security entrance of the White House
8:30 am - 9:30 am-
White House Visit
(RSVPs closed. Security clearance required - to join)
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8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Table-top Displays |
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Table-top Displays |
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Filipina Summit Attendees (pick-up name badges and schedule updates) -
no registrations at-the-door |
1:30 - 4:20 pm -
National Steering Committee meeting |
9:00 am - 10:10 am
Welcome Remarks
Acknowledgments
Opening Keynote - Gloria T. Caoile
"Filipina Voices: Changing the Face of Power in America"
Meet Members of Congress |
9:00 am - 9:15 am
Welcome Remarks
Acknowledgments |
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Filipinas in Motion: Pinay Power 2012 Action Teams |
4:25 - 5:00 pm -
Filipina Summit Attendees (pick-up name badges and schedule updates) - no registrations at-the-door |
10:10 am - 11:10 am
Run Filipina Run
Panel Discussion |
9:20 am - 10:30 am
Color Guard
Filipina Leaders in the Military
Panel Discussion |
Entrepreneur Forum: Make ME a Filipina Millionaire
In support of Make Mine a Million $$$$$$ Business, a program of Count Me In for Women’s Economic Independence,
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5:05 pm -
Assemble at the front driveway of the Grand Hyatt Washington for FWN Members reception (for those car pooling or sharing taxis to the Philippine Ambassador's residence in Mclean, Virginia). Address will be provided upon registration and check-in. |
11:10 am - 12:00 pm
Moving from Awareness to Advocacy: making a case for social change
Panel Discussion
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10:40 am - 11:00 am
Keynote - Irene Bueno, Esq
"The power we hold by getting involved"
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10:00 am - 10:15 am
Nini Alvero, Philippine Trade Commissioner, U.S. Western Region
" Why Do Business in the Philippines"
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6:00 - 7:30 pm -
FWN Members Reception @ the Philippine Ambassador's Residence. Hosted by Madame Erlinda Concepcion Gaa. RSVP required - email filipina@ffwn.org |
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Special Tour of the US Capitol - staff members of Rep. Tom Lantos will lead small groups through the US Capitol highlighting women's achievements including a visit to Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Office of the Speaker.
Go to
http://fwnsummit5.eventbrite.com to RSVP. |
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Election 2008 Briefing
Women's Issues - Legislative Briefing
Panel Discussion |
10:15 am - 10:35 am
Keynote - Marsha Firestone, Ph.D. Founder and President, Women Presidents' Organization.
"Magic Can Happen: when women millionaires rule the world" |
8:35 - 9:35 pm -
Filipina Summit Attendees (pick-up name badges and schedule updates) - no registrations at-the-door |
1:25 pm - 2:25 pm
Tough Choices
Panel Discussion |
1:05 pm - 2:05 pm
Exercising Influence: Being Corporate Savvy
Panel Discussion |
10:40 am - 12:00 pm - Filipina Millionaires Panel Forum
Filipina entrepreneurs will share their journey - how they reached their first million dollars in business, as they work their passion, achieve their dream and share their prosperity with those who need it.
Entrepreneur Forum Chair & Moderator:
Nini Alvero, Philippine Trade Commissioner, U.S. Western Region
Filipina Millionaires Panel Speakers:
- » Alice Ignacio,
President & Owner, API Enterprises, LLC
- » Cora Alisuag, President & CEO, Aliron International, Inc.
- » Gina Alexander, President & Designer, Gina Alexander, Inc.
- » Linda Maria Nietes-Little, CEO & Owner, Philippine Expressions Bookshop
- » Nimfa Yamsuan Gamez, Founder & CEO, Mission Hope Developmental Services Inc., LLC
- » Susie David, Chair, Women's Chamber of Commerce; President, Asian and Hispanic Trading and Consulting
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2:30 pm - 3:25 pm
Getting Appointed to Boards & Commissions: what it takes and what it means
A lively fishbowl discussion among appointed officials a la the popular morning show "The View" |
2:10 pm - 3:10 pm
Through the Looking Glass: Images of identity in the youth community
Panel Discussion |
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Special Filipiniana Exhibit
Go to http://fwnsummit5.eventbrite.com to RSVP.
Library of Congress
Asian Reading Room
Jefferson Building
Washington, D.C.
- Celebrating Filipina Authors
Chair & Moderator: Eleonor Castillo
Featured Filipina Authors:
- » Vangie Buell
- » Celia Ruiz Tomlinson
- » Grace Baldessiri
- » M. Evelina Galang
- » Leny Strobel
- » Juanita Tamayo Lott
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3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
Congressional Staff Leadership: Careers in Politics, Campaigns, Public Service
Panel Discussion |
3:15 pm - 4:10 pm
Concurrent Sessions (choose one)
1) Commitment versus Obligation: Maintaining our PINAY sensibilities of passion and idealism
2) Academia & Activism: anthropological and academic viewpoints (looking to the future)
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3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Closing Session
Go to http://fwnsummit5.eventbrite.com to RSVP.
» Closing Keynote - Future Outlook
Philippine Ambassador Willy Gaa
» Reception at the Philippine Embassy with Ambassador Willy Gaa & Madame Erlinda Gaa
Philippine Embassy
1600 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington DC
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4:15 pm - 5:00 pm
Meet Members of Congress
Closing Keynote:
Rida Cabanilla, (D) State Representative for District 42 (Hawaii); Chair, International Affairs Committee |
4:15 pm - 5:10 pm
Concurrent Sessions (choose one)
1) Crafting the Filipina Image: Filipina images in America (truths, lies, secrets and legacies)
2) Shaping the Future Generation of America – WANTED: Filipina Educators |
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Recognition Awards Gala
100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the U. S.@ the Grand Hyatt Washington
(Filipina attire/formal; Barong Tagalog/Black Tie)
6:30 pm no-host cocktails
7:00 pm dinner and dancing
8:00 pm recognition awards
Keynote - Velma Veloria
Click to RSVP (until Oct 22)
no registration at-the-door |
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm -
"Kwentuhan" - “Lessons Learned: Wisdom to Pass On”
- the power of telling our community's stories
- Dessert reception (kapihan at kakanin!) with the 100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the U.S.
Keynote -
Mitos Santisteban
President, ABS-CBN Foundation
Facilitated by Sonia Aranza and Mona Pasquil
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Filipina Summit Learning Forums
- Woman to Woman - Breaking the Glass Ceiling
- Entrepreneur Forum - Make Me A Filipina Millionaire
- The Empowered Filipina - Civic Engagement & Advocacy
- My Development Playbook: Tools & Resources I Can Use
- LEARNING SESSIONS @ the Filipina Summit:
- » Run Filipina Run
- » Election 2008 Political Briefing: Why Filipinas Have Be Involved
- » Policy & Power – Legislative & Advocacy Briefing for Filipinas
- » Crafting the Filipina Image
- » Exercising Influence
- » Filipina Leaders in the Military
- » Building Business with Passionate People
- » How to Get Appointed to Boards & Commissions
- » Filipinas Getting Elected: Changing the Face of Power
- » How Participation in Political Advocacy Impacted My Business
- » Public & Private Partnerships: Strategies for Filipina Entrepreneurs
- » Investing in the Filipina: Overcoming Underemployment of Filipina Women
- » Filipina Women in Politics & Non-profits: Small Town, Big City, USA
- » Room at the Top: How Filipinas Entered the Corporate Party
- » The Mentor Gap: A Barrier to Women’s Leadership Advancement (Filipinas Mentoring Other Filipinas)
- » Congressional Staff Leadership: Careers in Politics, Campaigns, Public Service
- » Shaping the Future Generation of America – WANTED: Filipina Educators
- »Tough Choices: The impact of Philippine and U.S. policies on the lives of Overseas Filipina Professionals (OFPs) in America
- »Through the Looking Glass: Images of identity in the youth community
- »Commitment versus Obligation: Maintaining our PINAY sensibilities of passion and idealism
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October 24, Wednesday |
Wednesday, October 24, 2007 @ the Grand Hyatt Washington DC
9:20 am - Assemble at the front driveway of the Grand Hyatt Washington for White House visit (for those car pooling or sharing taxis)
10:00 am - Meet at the security entrance of the White House
10:30 am - 12:00 pm- White House Visit (limited to 100; priority for full summit registrants; RSVP required for security clearance - email filipina@ffwn.org
1:30 - 4:20 pm - National Steering Committee meeting
4:25 - 5:00 pm - Filipina Summit Attendees (pick-up name badges and schedule updates) / no registrations at-the-door
5:05 pm - Assemble at the front driveway of the Grand Hyatt Washington for FWN Members reception (for those car pooling or sharing taxis to the Philippine Ambassador's residence in Mclean, Virginia). Address will be provided upon registration and check-in.
6:00 - 7:30 pm - FWN Members Reception @ the Philippine Ambassador's Residence. Hosted by Madame Erlinda Concepcion Gaa, Honorary Chair, Recognition Awards Gala for the 100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the U.S.
RSVP required - email filipina@ffwn.org
8:35 - 9:35 pm - Filipina Summit Attendees (pick-up name badges and schedule updates) / no registrations at-the-door
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October 25, Thursday
Filipina Caucus @ Rayburn House
8:30 am - 5:00 pm |
Rayburn House in the Capitol
Located southwest of the Capitol bounded by Independence Ave., South Capitol St., First St., and C St., S.W.
Filipina Caucus Co-Chairs -
- Ludy Corrales, President, CLO Funding, New Jersey
- Thelma Boac, Principal, Silver Creek High School, California
- Christine Padilla,
Field Representative - Liaison to the Filipino Community, Rep. Tom Lantos (CA-12)
Congressional dialogue with members of Congress with large constituencies of Filipinos. Issues important to Filipina women are discussed with members of Congress and their respective congressional staff. The dialogue provides both parties the opportunity to explore strategies for civic engagement and to form relationships for further collaboration of how Filipina women can benefit, participate and learn how the legislative process works.
8:00 am - 12:00 pm - Filipina Summit Attendees (pick-up name badges) / no registrations at-the-door
9:00 am - Opening Remarks:
Ludy Corrales & Thelma Boac, Filipina Caucus co-chairs
Marily Mondejar, President, Filipina Women's Network
Introduce National Steering Committee Members
Welcome Address:
Keynote Address:
- Gloria T. Caoile, co-Founder and Executive Director, Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance; co-Founder, NaFFAA; former member, White House Commission of Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs; Senior Advisor to President of AFSCME
- Speaker Nancy Pelosi (invited)
- Mona Pasquil, Vice President, MHSC Partners, Keynote Speaker Introduction
- Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (invited)
9:30 - 10:15am - Meet Members of Congress - A Discussion of Issues Important to Filipina Women:
- Rep. Mike Honda (D-CA-15), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus
- Last year, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee selected Rep. Honda to serve on the powerful U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations in the 110th Congress.
- Rep. Zoe Loefgren (D-CA-16)
- Committee on Homeland Security
- Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology
- Subcommittee on Border, Maritime and Global Counterterrorism
- Committee on House Administration
- Chair - Subcommittee on Elections
- Committee on the Judiciary
- Chair - Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security and International Law
- Subcommittee on Administrative Law
- Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property
- Rep. Judy Biggert, (R-IL-13)
- As Co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on Women's Issues during the 107th Congress, Judy worked to improve funding for women's health research, victims of dating violence and child care assistance for low income families. In 2001, she introduced legislation that expands legal assistance for victims of domestic violence and worked with the Bush Administration to pass a bill that fast-tracked money to Afghan women and children for their basic health and educational needs.
- As the only Republican member of the Illinois delegation on the Education and Workforce Committee, Judy worked to help craft the No Child Left Behind Act, which included her bill to nearly double annual funding for homeless education programs. She is the sponsor of legislation to promote financial literacy among our youth and she wrote legislation, now law, to increase funding for the training of math and science teachers.
Learning Sessions:
Meet with Filipina women elected and appointed officials from all over the U.S. at intimate roundtable discussions and learn how they were able to create their own opportunities and overcome barriers in the political field.
- Run Filipina Run : Changing the Face of Power in America
Panel of Filipina Electeds:
- » Kris Valderrama, (D) Delegate, District 26, Prince George's County (Maryland)
- Topic: What does it take to engage the next generation of Filipina politicians?
- » Kymberly Marcos Pine, (R) Representative for District 43 - Ewa Beach, Iroquois Point, Puuloa, (Hawaii)
- Topic: What it takes to win
- » Rida Cabanilla, (D) State Representative for District 42 (Hawaii); Chair, International Affairs Committee
- Topic: Preparing to run - political consultants, fundraising, constituent issues and skill sets
- » Ruth Uy Asmundson, Ph.D., Mayor Pro Tempore, City of Davis, California
- Topic: Being Filipina in the political field
- Getting Appointed to Boards & Commissions: what it takes and what it means
- Panel of Filipina Appointeds:
- » Cora Tomalinas, Chair, First Five Santa Clara County Commission (California)
- Topic: A Serial Commissioner: building your credibility
- » Ellen M. Abellera, Executive Director, Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (Washington)
- Topic: How to Build Effective Coalitions
- » Flor Alcantara, Asst. Superintendent, Department of Corrections; Commissioner, Hudson County Commission on Ethnic Affairs (New Jersey)
- Topic: The Harsh Reality of Managing the Incarcerated Population Especially Women
- » Grace Walker, Commissioner, Commission on the Status of Women, City of Glendale (California)
- Topic: As I See It: The Future for Filipina Women
- » Marissa B. Castro-Salvati, Region Manager, Public Affairs, Southern California Edison; Commissioner, Board of Civil Service (California)
- Topic:
Creating Opportunities for Filipina Women: step-by-step
- » Vangie Buell, Art Commissioner (former), Berkeley (California)
- Topic:
What's art got to do with preparing for our future?
- » Pat Medina Talbert, Judge, Superior Court (New Jersey)
- Topic: What it took to get appointed: women in a male-dominated judicial system
Special guided tour of the U.S. Capitol during the lunch hour. Advance sign-up required. Please RSVP to filipina@ffwn.org.
- Tough Choices: The impact of Philippine and U.S. policies on the lives of Overseas Filipina Professionals (OFPs) in America
- Panel Chair: Cec Bell, Principal, Independence High School, San Jose, California
» Thelma Boac, Principal, Silver Creek High School, San Jose, California
» Tita Siozon, Press Relations Officer for External Affairs, Filipino Educators in Maryland
» Linda Herrera, Labor Attaché, Philippine Embassy
» Rep. Zoe Loefgren (D) (CA-16) Chair - Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security and International Law
- Moving from Awareness to Advocacy: making a case for social change
A discussion of the role of nonprofits, PACs and back-to-basics grassroots organizing in small town, big city USA
- Panel Chair: Terry Bautista, TCB Consultant
- Lourdes Tancinco, Esq., Tancinco Law Office; Chair, Veterans Equity Center; Co-Chair, (NNVE) National Network for Veterans Equity
- Topic: The campaign to pass the Filipino Veterans Equity Bill
- Lillian Galedo, Executive Director, Filipinos for Affirmative Action (FAA); Co-Chair, National Alliance for Veterans Equity
- Topic: Fil Vets Equity Bill - why does it matter to Filipinos in America?
- Johanna C. Martinez, LMSW, Executive Director, Filipino American Human Services, Inc. (FAHSI)
- Topic: Challenges We Face: new immigrants and youth
- Christina Baal, Director of Immigrant Family Services, Cabrini Immigrant Services
- Topic: The DREAM Act and other immigration issues - why are not more Filipinas involved? (invited)
- M. Evelina Galang, Auhtor; Assistant Professor, University of Miami (invited)
- Topic: Justice for Comfort Women - what it took to pass the U.S. House of Representatives' non-binding resolution demanding that Japan apologize for forcing women into sex slavery during World War II. (invited)
- Moderator: Vida Benavides, Partner, Leadership Advantage, LLC; Co-Founding Chair, APIAVote, Adviser & Strategist, NAFVE--National Alliance for Filipino Veterans Equity
- Congressional Staff Leadership: Careers in Politics, Campaigns, Public Service
- Panel Chair: Tiffany Batac, Strategic Consulting , Parsons Brinckerhoff
- Brandi Lowell, Legislative Director, Rep. Lincoln Davis D-Tennessee (invited)
Closing Keynote:
Rep. Judy Biggert, (R-IL-13) (invited)
- As Co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on Women's Issues
4:15 - 5:00 pm - Reception:
Meet Members of Congress
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100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the U. S. Awards Gala
Top 100 announced
Grand Hyatt Washington
1000 H Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- No-Host Cocktails
7:00 pm -
10:30 pm
- Filipina Attire / Formal
- Barong Tagalog / Black Tie
Keynote Speakers:
- Velma Veloria
- First Filipina in the continental United States to be elected to a State Legislature (1992), serving 12 years as State Representative for South Seattle’s 11th District; key author of Washington's anti-trafficking legislation
- Senator Hillary Clinton (invited)
Awards Gala Host Committee:
- Madame Erlinda Concepcion Gaa, Honorary Chair
- Bambi Lorica, M.D., Chair
- Andrea Sigler, PhD
- Annie Wilderman
- Bing Brinigan
- Carolyn Castro, PhD
- Corski Rodriguez
- Daisy Tucay
- Dulce Guevara
- Edith Lorenzana
- Keesa Ocampo
- Miriam B. Riedmiller, Esq.
- Mitzi Pickard
- Myrna Lopez
- Tessie Alarcon
100 MIFW-US Selection Committee:
- Maya Escudero,
Nonprofit Projects Unlimited
- Genevieve Herreria, Executive Assistant, Levensohn Venture Partners
- Cecile Rebong, Consul General, New York
- Elena Mangahas, Co-Chair, Little Manila Foundation
- Fay Olympia, Editor, FWN & V-Diaries Magazines
- Marily Mondejar, President, Institute for Image Management
- Nida Recabo, MSW, Baptist Hospital of Miami
- Nini Alvero, Philippine Trade Commissioner, Western Region
- Rose-Ann K. Ubarra, Youth Program Coordinator, FAHSI
- Sonia T. Delen,
Senior Vice President, Banc of America Leasing
- Weng Sanchez, Consul General, Shanghai, China
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October 26, Friday
Learning Forums @ the Grand Hyatt
9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Grand Hyatt Washington
1000 H Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
- Welcome and Opening Remarks
Marily Mondejar, Filipina Women's Network
- Introduce National Steering Committee Members
- » Filipina Leaders in the Military: Overcoming Gender Barriers in Leadership Positions in Non-Traditional Career Paths for Women
- Panel Chair:
- PS1 Lorna Mae Devera, USN, Asian American/Pacific Islander Diversity Outreach Lead
"The power we hold by getting involved"
Irene Bueno, Esq
Principal, Nueva Vista Group, LLC;
Legislative Adviser, National Alliance for Filipino Veterans Equity (NAFVE); former White House Special Assistant to Deputy Chief of Staff; Board Member, Asian American Action Fund (Washington, DC)
- » Election 2008 Political Briefing
- » Policy & Power – Legislative & Advocacy Briefing
- Ann Sullivan, President, Madison Services Group; Government Relations, Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) inivtied
- Lisa Hasegawa, Executive Director, National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development; (National Capacity); President, National Couuncil of APA Organizations (NCAPA) invited
- » Shaping the Future Generation of America – WANTED: Filipina Educators
- » Crafting the Filipina Image: Filipina images in America (truths, lies, secrets and legacies)
A forward-looking session in which participants will discuss images of the Filipina in mainstream society and ways to craft strong, positive images. What Filipina images are most in the public eye? Are the many facets of the Filipina image even on the public’s radar?
An exploration of the various forms of popular culture that have shaped the perceptions of the Filipino community in the U.S.: music, film, television, advertising, sports, fashion, toys, magazines / comic books, and the medium in which this message moves, cyber culture. For discussion:
- cultural artifacts (balikbayan box, mail-order bride, "texting", dollar remittances, etc.)
- examination of the conscious and unconscious links of Filipino pop culture to the larger stories in our community
- understanding our present by understanding our past (how our culture has changed over time)
- current media representations
- "Fil-Ims" and "Fil-Ams" (the character of the Filipino community in the U.S. in the last 25 years)
- Panel Chair & Moderator:
- Kristine Surla,
Social Entrepreneur & Green/Sustainable Business Marketing Consultant, Managing Director of Eco Umbrella
- Panel Speakers:
- Carissa Villacorta, Author, Columnist, Freelance Writer Surreality, Philippine News, Filipinas Magazine
- Jose Antonio Vargas, Staff Writer, Washington Post (invited)
- Keesa Ocampo , ABS-CBN Foundation
- Lorna Lardizabal Dietz, Blogger; Strategy Consultant, RadiantView.com
- Regina "Ging" E. Reyes, Head, News Department & News Bureau Chief, ABS-CBN International
- » Academia & Activism : anthropological and academic viewpoints (looking to the future)
- Panel Co-Chairs:
- Naomi Tacuyan,
UCLA MPP Candidate 2008
- Elena Mangahas,
Co-Chair, Little Manila Foundation
- Ninotchka Rosca (invited)
- Elenita (Leny) Fe Mendoza Strobel, EdD, Professor, American Multicultural Studies Department, Sonoma State University
- Emraida Kiram, FAHNS
- Donna Pascua, Director of Student Services, Asian Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund/Gates Millennium Scholars
- » Investing in the Filipina: Overcoming Underemployment of Filipina Women
Jane Leu, Founder & President, Upwardly Global
Upwardly Global is a nationally recognized, entrepreneurial nonprofit organization that helps employers benefit from the hidden talent pool of immigrant professionals, and equips these under-employed individuals with the skills and resources necessary to rebuild their careers in the U.S. In their home countries these new Americans were businesspeople, educators, scientists, journalists and nonprofit professionals. In the US they are nannies, cabdrivers, and security guards.
Upwardly Global partners with leading companies to create inclusive hiring and integration practices that open up mainstream career opportunities to new Americans from around the world. At the same time, we prepare immigrant professionals for the U.S. job search process, resulting in access to the U.S. workforce and economic self-sufficiency.
- » Through the Looking Glass: Images of identity in the youth community
This session will explore the complexities that young Filipinas face as they develop a bi-cultural identity while reconstructing the American dream. Presenters will share their personal stories of forming the dual face of a Filipina American and how this duality has impacted on their aspirations for the future. They will also discuss the various support systems that have assisted them in their personal development, and offer advice for the next group of youth leaders. An invited youth leader will also talk about her experience of providing direct services to young Filipinas and the various ways that we can help empower the next generation.
- Panel Chair:
- Rose-Ann K. Ubarra, Youth Program Director, Filipino American Human Services, Inc. (FAHSI)
- Maryann de la Pena, college student, Youth Leadership Award
- Hanalei Ramos, Organizational Director, Filipinas for Rights and Empowerment (FIRE); Community Outreach Educator, Hudson County Rape Crisis Center
- Val Francisco, Filipinas for Rights and Empowerment (FIRE)
- Christina Baal, Director of Immigrant Family Services, Cabrini Immigrant Services
- » Exercising Influence: Being Corporate Savvy
- Corporate executives will share tips on what works and doesn't in the boardroom.
- Panel Co-Chairs:
- Sonia Delen, Senior Vice President, Banc of America Leasing - Panel Chair
- Susan Afan, Senior Regional Vice President, Robert Half International
- Panel Speakers :
- Loida Nicolas Lewis, Chair & CEO TLC Beatrice LLC, TLC Beatrice (Philippines), Inc., TLC Beatrice (China), Inc.
- Edith Mijares Ardiente, Vice President, Environmental Affairs, International Truck and Engine Corporation
- Angelita Castro-Kelly, Earth Observing System (EOS) Science Interface Manager and International Earth Science Constellation Team Manager, NASA Goddard Space Flight Cente
- Commitment versus Obligation: Maintaining our PINAY sensibilities of passion and idealism
Despite the pressure of taking on everything.
In a world of demands, Filipinas have crafted the art of 'improvisation' - the ability to adapt to circumstances and promote the image of success. Are Filipinas managing the duties of family, work and external circumstances and still maintaining their internal passions in a healthy way? This session will discuss how cultural values affect the mindset of today's Filipina woman; finding the 'right time' to respond to family obligations and community activism; a critical perspective of the importance of addressing our own personal issues before we can go forward in changing the world; discover and unfold passions and secrets in a healthy context.
- Panel Co-Chairs::
- Nida L. Recabo, MSW / Care Manager, Baptist Health Systems, Miami Children's Hospital; Member, Miami-Dade County Asian-American Advisory Board, Governing Board Member, N.A.N.A.Y., Inc.
- Laarni San Juan, RN, MPH, Public Health Nurse, San Mateo County
- Panel Speakers:
- “Bambi” Arlene Marie A. Lorica, M.D., F.A.A.P., Infant to Adolescent Medicine, Georgetown University
- Joy Bruce, M.D., Founder, President & CEO, NANAY
- Joey Manlapaz, Artist
- Reme Antonia Grefalda, Founder, Publisher, and Editor, Writer and Playwright Our Own Voice Literary Ezine for Filipinos in the Diaspora
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7:30 pm - 10:30 pm - "Kwentuhan" - the power of telling our community's stories
- Dessert reception (kapihan at kakanin!) with the 100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the U.S.
Keynote - Ministry of Prayer & Politics: A Personal Journey
Mitos Santisteban, President, ABS-CBN Foundation
Facilitated by Sonia Aranza and Mona Pasquil
“Lessons Learned: Wisdom to Pass On” is the theme and driving spirit of this unique gathering. Participants will have the chance to learn and be inspired by hard-won wisdom gained by the 100 Most Influential Filipinas. To maximize the opportunity to hear as many stories as possible in a limited time, we have devised a “round robin” structure where each participant, including the 100 Most Influential Filipinas, will have 5 different opportunities in 30 minute increments to be part of a small group.
In each group, recipients of the 100 Most Influential Award will each share one personal and one professional lesson learned from their own journey. With eyes set on 2012, the mission of this session is to begin the process of transferring knowledge, identifying protégées and multiplying Pinay Power by the year 2012. The session will begin with “Setting the Stage” and close with “A Call to Action!” by Sonia Aranza & Mona Pasquil.
Be inspired. Be challenged. Be mentored. The Influential 100 will share their stories, their "next steps" and how they will take their prestigious award to helping fulfill Pinay Power 2012!
- There will be various panel and roundtable discussions - be prepared to be surprised and have FUN.. Expect some storytelling, sharing, singing, poetry, maybe dancing.....really Pinays getting together in our own inimitable ways....."nag-kwekwentuhan"!!!
Here are the six groups:
- Founders & Pioneers
- Innovators & Thought Leaders
- Policymakers & Visionaries
- Emerging Leaders & Builders
- Behind the Scenes Leaders
- "Nicole"
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October 27, Saturday
Grand Hyatt
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Library of Congress
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Philippine Embassy
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Grand Hyatt Washington
1000 H Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
Entrepreneurial Forum
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
» Filipinas in Motion: Pinay Power 2012 Action Teams
Entrepreneur Forum Chair:
Nini Alvero
Philippine Trade Commissioner, U.S. Western Region
- » Entrepreneur Forum: Make Me a Filipina Millionaire
In support of Make Mine a Million $ Business, a program of Count Me In for Women’s Economic Independence, Filipina entrepreneurs will share their journey - how they reached their first million dollars in business, as they work their passion, achieve their dream and share their prosperity with those who need it.
Entrepreneur Forum Speakers:
- Forum Chair:
- » Nini Alvero, Philippine Trade Commissioner, U.S. Western Region
- Doing Business in the Philippines
- Keynote - » Marsha Firestone, Ph.D. , Founder and President, Women Presidents' Organization.
- Topic: Magic Can Happen: when women millionaires rule the world
- » Alice Ignacio,
food importer and distributor. She has successfully penetrated the U.S. market with accounts at Walmart/ Sam’s Club, Farm Fresh (East Coast) and the U.S. Defense Commissaries.
- » Cora Alisuag, President & CEO, Aliron International, Inc.
- Topic: Public & Private Partnerships: Strategies for Filipina Entrepreneurs
- » Gina Alexander, President & Designer, Gina Alexander, Inc.
- Topic: Building Business with Passionate People
- "After years of infertility and trying to conceive. We started our business to raise money for our adoptions and invitro, surrogacy procedures. I started in a little kiosk cart at the mall and 7 years later we have a factory and 20 employees. 2007 we started GAPP Gina Alexander Philanthropy Project to help with orphanages in the Philippines - my goal is to create an agency with HOPE worldwide (17 year volunteer) and have Filipino families adopt children and have a mentoring program for Filipinas. "
- » Nimfa Yamsuan Gamez , Founder & CEO, Mission Hope Developmental Services Inc., LLC
- Topic: Phoenix Rising: learning from adversity, recognizing opportunity
- » Susie David, Chairman, Women's Chamber of Commerce; Asian
- Topic: How Participation in Political Advocacy Impacted My Business
- » Linda Maria Nietes-Little, Owner & CEO, Philippine Expressions Bookshop
- Topic: Turning Passion Into Profit
SPECIAL FILIPINIANA EVENT (limited to 100 registrants)
Library of Congress
Asian Reading Room
Jefferson Building
Washington, D.C.
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Celebrating Filipina Authors
Chair: Eleonor Castillo MPA , President, Filipino American Educators Association of California (FAEAC)
- The Asian Division of the Library of Congress will welcome the FWN Filipina Summit attendees and featured authors.
- The Philippine Collection will be on display and Dr. Hwa Wei Lee, Chief of the Division, and Reme Antonia Grefalda, Vice President of the Asian Division Friends Society will be on hand to welcome
- Short program introducing the Philippine Collection, also highlighting Filipina women authors (among the attendees) and their books that are housed at the Library and short readings from selected authors' work.
Philippine Embassy
1600 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington DC
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm - Closing Session - Future Outlook
» Filipinas in Motion: Pinay Power 2012 Action Teams
» Closing Keynote - Philippine Ambassador Willy Gaa
» Reception at the Philippine Embassy with Ambassador Willy Gaa & Madame Erlinda Gaa
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