BACKGROUND:
The name “Filipinas in Motion” was selected to describe the many roles of Filipina women. The name envisions the Filipina woman as constantly growing, transforming, innovating, and changing herself as she secures her place in the world. Filipinas in Motion showcases Filipina women in a wide range of professional roles and actively involved in corporate, government, and nonprofit organizations. It is about celebrating Filipina women, sharing stories and strategies, and passing on their wisdom to those who may need the inspiration. Filipinas in Motion is about “what it means to be a Filipina woman today.”

ABOUT FILIPINAS IN MOTION:
These are small discussion groups of Filipina women in similar fields and professional areas of expertise. Each group has a Discussion Leader who will facilitate the flow of ideas and ensure participant sharing and empowerment. Topics will cover career strategies, real-life stories (triumphs, struggles, accomplishments), an insider’s perspective on how Filipinas navigate their unique workplaces, and best practices on how to “arrive, survive, and thrive” in the world of work. These small group discussions will provide an environment to restart thought processes and expand thinking. Participants can sign up for any group of their choice.

WHY PARTICIPATE:
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, student, career changer, homemaker, new or re-entering the workplace, up-and-coming supervisor, seasoned manager, or top executive, Filipinas in Motion has a place for you. FWN provides tools to improve life skills, career competencies, and capacities for leadership effectiveness - thinking strategically, acting decisively, and influencing others. Focusing on real life, business, and career advancement experiences from practitioners, corporate managers, and community leaders along with peer-to-peer networking are the distinguishing features of FWN meetings.

FILIPINAS IN MOTION DISCUSSION GROUPS AND LEADERS:
• Filipinas in Education - Beth Olavides-Soriano MPA, Fulbright-APSA
• Legislative Fellow, Office of Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald
• Filipina Entrepreneurs - Louie Abad, President, EV3A
• Filipinas in Finance - Sonia Delen, Principal, Bank of America Leasing & Capital Group
• Filipinas in Government - Beverly Bueno Johnson, Newsletter Editor,
• Department of Transportation, Office of Public/Legislative Affairs
• Filipinas in Healthcare - Terry Bautista, Director, Interpreter Translation
• Services, Alameda Country Medical Center-Highland Hospital
• Filipinas in Law - Charina P. Garcia, Esq., Cornerstone Law Group
• Filipinas in Marketing and the Media - May Briosos, Managing Partner, Prime Image Media Group
• Filipinas in Nonprofit - Edna Casteel, Director, Finance, California
• Pacific Medical Center Research Institute
• Filipinas in Community Organizations - Tessie Zaragoza, Community Outreach
• Coordinator, California Transplant Donor Network
• Filipinas in Performing Arts - Teresa Opaon-Thompson,
• Director/Playwright/Project Coordinator, IN-Visible Theatre Project/Toxic
• Avengers Theatre, Santa Clara Center for Occupational Safety and Health Inc.
• Filipinas in Politics - Evelyn Centeno, President and Founder of EJC Global Links Inc.
• Filipina Students - Michelle Watts, Co-Founder, Pilipino American Law Students at Boalt Hall

FILIPINAS IN MOTION CONTACT INFO:

Genevieve Jopanda , FWN Vice President, Youth & Community Advocacy, genevievej@ffwn.org

To join the Filipinas in Motion Discussion Groups, send an email to genevievej@ffwn.org
indicating your interest, your name, and attach your 2-page resume.

Join FWN - online or mail your $75 FWN membership dues (renewable annually at anniversary date) to:

Filipina Women's Network
P. O. Box 192143
San Francisco, CA 94119