{"id":4501,"date":"2018-04-14T07:00:07","date_gmt":"2018-04-14T07:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/angatpangasinan.com\/alps\/?p=4501"},"modified":"2018-05-02T07:24:45","modified_gmt":"2018-05-02T07:24:45","slug":"norcalclf2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/angatpangasinan.com\/alps\/norcalclf2018\/","title":{"rendered":"2018-04-14 EVENT: Northern California Civic Leadership Forum: SPARK, CONNECT, EMPOWER"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><\/h1>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<h1><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4454 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/angatpangasinan.com\/alps\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/NaFFAA-CLF-Flyer-232x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"232\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angatpangasinan.com\/alps\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/NaFFAA-CLF-Flyer-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/angatpangasinan.com\/alps\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/NaFFAA-CLF-Flyer-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angatpangasinan.com\/alps\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/NaFFAA-CLF-Flyer-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/angatpangasinan.com\/alps\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/NaFFAA-CLF-Flyer-600x777.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px\" \/><\/h1>\n<h1 class=\"color--secondary\"><strong>Northern California Civic Leadership Forum: SPARK, CONNECT, EMPOWER<\/strong><\/h1>\n<h3>Date: Saturday, April 14, 2018<br \/>\nForum: 9:00AM-5:00PM<br \/>\nReception: 6:00PM-9:00PM<br \/>\nLocation: Kalayaan Hall, Philippine Consulate in San Francisco<br \/>\nAddress: 447 Sutter St; San Francisco, CA 94108<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>A livestream of the forum from 9:30AM-5:00PM PT will be available on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NaFFAA.National\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NaFFAA.National\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1523570341084000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFlnEN8ROkm0x4nQBEno0rzbWEbJA\">NaFFAA\u2019s Facebook page<\/a>.\u00a0 The Elected Officials Panel from 1:30-2:30PM PT will also be live streamed on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/balitangamerica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/balitangamerica\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1523570341084000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFJqlT4CZYcmOuH9U7z1G4NtxeqQQ\">Balitang America\u2019s Facebook page<\/a>. For Twitter, please follow <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/naffaa_national\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=https:\/\/twitter.com\/naffaa_national&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1523570341084000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGZj2J2s9ajFf_JYAgV0wEvKt3CPw\">@NaFFAA_National<\/a> and #NorCalCLF.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"color--dark\">NaFFAA is organizing a day-long forum focused on civic leadership and empowerment within the Filipino American community. Sponsored by the CLF Foundation and hosted at the Philippine Consulate in San Francisco, the forum will feature prominent Filipino American speakers who will discuss topics ranging from personal and professional development to civic engagement and local advocacy. Whether you\u2019re looking to network, sharpen your skills, or even run for office: the forum will help SPARK new ideas, CONNECT you to dynamic leaders, and EMPOWER attendees to get involved within the community!<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/stack_text_image][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Agenda<\/h2>\n<h3><strong>SPARK (9:00AM-12:00PM)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em>Breakfast and Registration<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Opening Remarks:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Emcee: Miguel Guerrero, Empowering Pilipino Youth through Collaboration (EPYC) Ambassador, NaFFAA<\/li>\n<li>Philippine Consul General to San Francisco Henry S. Bensurto, Jr.<\/li>\n<li>Anthony Ng, Executive Director, CLF Foundation<\/li>\n<li><span><span>Wai-Yan Sandy Chau, Board Chair, CLF Foundation<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Icebreaker Activity<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Development and Fundraising Presentation:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Paul Ocampo, Director of Development, Asian Americans Advancing Justice &#8211; Asian Law Caucus<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span>Genevieve Jopanda, Festival Director, Pistahan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>CONNECT (12:00-3:00PM)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em>Keynote Remarks<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assemblymember Rob Bonta, 18th Assembly District<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Lunch<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/em><br \/>\n<em>Elected Officials Panel:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Co-Moderator: Rudy Asercion, Northern California Region Chair, NaFFAA<\/li>\n<li>Co-Moderator:\u00a0<span><span>Rodel Rodis, Former Trustee, San Francisco Community College Board; Board of Governors, NaFFAA<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Former Mayor Jose Esteves, City of Milpitas<\/span><span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span>Council Member Dianne Martinez, City of Emeryville<\/li>\n<li>Hydra Mendoza-McDonnell, President, SF Board of Education; Deputy Chief of Staff, SF Office of the Mayor<\/li>\n<li>Mayor Gabriel Quinto, City of El Cerrito<\/li>\n<li>Vice Mayor Malia Vella, City of Alameda<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>EMPOWER (3:00-5:00PM)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em>Civic Leadership Panel:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Moderator: Kevin Suarez, Empowering Pilipino Youth through Collaboration (EPYC) Ambassador, NaFFAA<\/li>\n<li>Angelica Cortez, Founder, LEAD Filipino<\/li>\n<li>Roderick Daus-Magbual Ed.D, Director of Program Development, Pin@y Educational Partnerships (PEP)<\/li>\n<li>Arvin J. Garcia, External Co-Chair, Northern California Pilipinx American Student Alliance (NCPASA)<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mario de Mira, Community Development Manager, SOMA Pilipinas<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Advocacy in Action Presentation:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Joe Garbanzos, MPH\/EMBA, Executive Council Member (Volunteer), CA-AARP<\/li>\n<li>Rudy Asercion, NaFFAA Northern California Region Chair<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Closing Remarks:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Jason Tengco, Executive Director, NaFFAA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>COMMUNITY RECEPTION (6:00-9:00PM)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em>Welcome Remarks<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Entertainment<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Certificate Ceremony and Community Partner Announcements:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Balitang America (BA) \/ The Filipino Channel (TFC)<\/li>\n<li>Federation of Philippine American Chambers of Commerce (FPACC)<\/li>\n<li>Filipino Advocates for Justice (FAJ)<\/li>\n<li>Filipino Food Movement (FFM)<\/li>\n<li>Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO)<\/li>\n<li>Kubo<\/li>\n<li>LEAD Filipino<\/li>\n<li>National Filipino American Lawyers Association (NFALA)<\/li>\n<li>Northern California Pilipinx American Student Alliance (NCPASA)<\/li>\n<li>Philippine American Press Club (PAPC)<\/li>\n<li>Philippine Nurses Association of America (PNAA)<\/li>\n<li>Pilipinx American Student Alliance (PASA), California State University East Bay<\/li>\n<li>Pin@y Educational Partnerships (PEP)<\/li>\n<li>Positively Filipino<\/li>\n<li>Rotary Club of Daly City and Colma Evening<\/li>\n<li>San Francisco Filipino American Chamber of Commerce (SFFACC)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Space is limited. RSVPs will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Confirmed Speakers<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_tta_accordion style=&#8221;modern&#8221; color=&#8221;white&#8221; active_section=&#8221;1&#8243;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Geraldine Alcid, Executive Director, Filipino Advocates for Justice&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1523285588766-a291bf60-dda6&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; custom_src=&#8221;https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/o6cMXVuliPbh5J187ip8djHO-txQgS6Dvbr3XKpH4AXlWiQmft96RibKETiw9uOtBqRGOFFQ_a6PgnMF1BPDPrJAScj5dNudKyv1jHB50ezINlsmTOHPugXH5SIDQe-a99iIFNQGZaOqu7gZWHaasGB0ICOoR3gBSx12yDuUXXokjSKxzLPrU9pjf00auO7irg9uWqTBnis8_wUyEGdAiT87HpdTuxnHQ2_HUjMVm6XchpwnpogIdNQpreJxftszeFjqocJP3wVPWLs57-E9MAdh10pwBU1tcpiBxGf4MYyAipJ85tqBR-CbgjqVkb9onwIoOQIZEg8OXvxTT3W9QupfOkwjRzaFarLs6cdfIkMBFlNUPp9yijE5OeWZhihND7wiLBG-pkgn4CiHdue94cYqUk861mKCDTuVw4gIcbON4hO85DQldDI9_DeUU-PWxyhWN_uO7x-kDEQJyD0grLODt7kJxbORTgiKmnHaDxZqQiWxj30YrOvQ6FZYVqblS7cyM9kgYD3u9bUXayULm4tzazk7eS-LdAhE-yLyWKYpA2ewwP348pvUJDrw1FZDGzyLvwi3Zw5rIGp4tlb_i5vJR-_EwecTdcRyRIoZ-utAx24LyvA5ozwIxIDsG4J_p5VKIsQzDXsZLE7-sfJXtMD3nPJxjdB7=w495-h659-no&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]Geraldine Alcid became The Filipino Advocates for Justice&#8217;s (FAJ) new Executive Director in 2017. She previously served as FAJ\u2019s Programs Director (2006 to 2012), focusing on FAJ\u2019s civic engagement work. In that role, she provided leadership on voter engagement efforts, including new access to Filipino voter data and shared state-wide analysis, Filipino voter mobilization and GOTV in numerous elections, participated in the Tagalog Language Advisory Committee of the Alameda County\u2019s Registrar Of Voters, and coordinated volunteers with the Asian Law Caucus to poll monitored for language access. She also led FAJ\u2019s outreach for the 2010 census. After leaving the Bay area briefly in 2012, she returned to do fund development and grassroots fundraising for FAJ.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Rudy Asercion, NaFFAA Northern California Region Chair&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1522258148025-7d9057c7-cbf8&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3770&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p><span>Mr. Rudy Asercion Is an elected official in San Francisco and is no stranger to the Filipino community having served as the former Executive Director of West Bay Filipino Multi Service Center for eight years. Through his work, he served disadvantaged, at risk youths by helping them transition to responsible, productive adults. He currently serves as Commissioner of the Veterans War Memorial Commission and continues to advocate for Filipino WWII veterans in San Francisco. \u00a0Before West Bay Mr. Asercion worked as an engineer with over 18 years experience as a senior level business executive actively engaged in providing consulting and energy conservation services to clients located in the United States and Asia. He has held senior executive positions in both international and domestic organizations, serving as President and CEO of the Environmental Energy Management System of Singapore, President of EMS Hong Kong, Principal of AB Engineering- USA, and President of EMS-USA. Mr. Asercion is a board member of the Philippine American Press Club and the San Francisco Filipino American Chambers of Commerce.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Philippine Consul General to San Francisco Henry S. Bensurto, Jr.&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1522258162749-ac85fdbd-14c8&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; custom_src=&#8221;https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/8t4WcozQ6SbWNzTix6PS18YsswJLlC7vEXuKUlpJYvQCVqufQWZo01E8RmqeYmaxbh_FNn91Otd74mr06FO5AzhZUPkwmVcHuDE1Kg5fud3oZAkU7iUE_frCRGzHFePAc9gl6DEHmzpf7SdzqdRDeSeFvvFg59PFEVYs0i9ONgYDqHvxteu0HNU6lmNi3PjGCpzJyNyiZqCUd43aCbDCw26AN0A4bJcGZYmM8DkJj61mW0HvEKrpTkD3VM6XpZG8UR4A3E4XWFoRyYWy4Ji_RPhPgUdvz9daNSqHajFB4EHJgrQ46ldNMhBpJe565hB2JWJUZ34hSAhD4ntg0uCJLCAruMYM9nH3vvNbuaPU7vReummOxma7PzRE_QoyoN4li-Ua51XqI3wJd7GK2RqULF57VigN0SqSQjJquzH_P6kzQXOkFvSoZ15OATr3ld8m1whcAxF7VqHxIn6q88nTvXRvArXThO9yKaxbGr9XIXbr55AO3Wi7cyhEumEal4-Xy3fLuqlPnw-lHJX0_b0HrB8rEPLf9JBtTfd3NGaIOd7sO7vQVSi-eMXTY0L92AKJ77Nmowq2kuJ-vZV0u9-Iikk50uBh0UnI6B4cJYr2nXe5SIZOA5myegJxVHS8LHzfXKear-E1T8lwBVhgiS00R1uOpuPcf_Ax=s300-no&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]A career diplomat, lawyer, professor and former student activist, Mr. Bensurto is one of the Philippines\u2019 leading experts on the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and West Philippine Sea issue. Prior to his posting in San Francisco, Mr. Bensurto served as the Assistant Secretary of the West Philippine Sea Center in the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Secretary-General of the Commission on Maritime and Ocean Affairs, a coordinating body on the Law of the Sea and other maritime issues.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Bensurto initially conceptualized the legal framework which formed the core of the Philippine legal approach in its arbitration case against China. The Arbitral Tribunal in the Hague ruled on 12 July 2016 in favor of the Philippines against China. For his work on the protection of the West Philippine Sea, Mr. Bensurto received the Presidential Award from President Benigno S. Aquino III in 2013. He also received a Presidential Award from President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo in 2010 for helping shepherd the passage of the Philippine Archipelagic Baselines Law. He also shepherded the submission of the Philippine Extended Continental Shelf over the Benham Rise before the UN Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf. Mr. Bensurto has been a speaker on the UNCLOS and South China Sea issues in various fora. He has also written various articles on international law.<\/p>\n<p>He is married to Ms. Ann Mariza Sanchez-Bensurto, and has a son, Henry Matthew Bensurto.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;The Honorable Assemblymember Rob Bonta&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1522701906231-09ecb040-67e1&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; custom_src=&#8221;https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/CF-LScgSbGSIkoHzGXYJvAOBIKvFuGDXrCLbwMQvJYjNqLanN1YtkoVyacel4_flLYFf-pEI7A_Ht8o1GzQZ63u2__UD8JWVnS_UpFf06H4zIP_LY4oL-L2tLAXUMcb4E3l7Yit9hbF-ipD_1CzHUVX2zhLqpPAMRjlwps7yVCN7vaICphYUcCATFtAUMfOKJSKln7vxiq0liyAXLcVqYMAx0HX_MyvjOyYmh4Zk8hc6URKn9hHuSspRtTyP2vYZ7VmqZcczL5LouXft2LEDUNAKEyfTBdGevjyywVG1Gcl_x3yItDn5iqAhutdsflVzHk33RM0vnO0j2nIQfQ0ZGIbfQSGg_xHdpQtmN9JuZdgd7d4J8MiT2G8a4iRzCt0pIldRS6UlJQ7fvjRKCWM4iqbZU41mxMfDcrTyUgIsH8P_Tq4p2hTqetttrBkunDD0EIj8TeXEWb3gFW0JlFUK4PvHwDYDB8hp3J5yxj8abqzUm_NNkF2vZthPhRs_u4YW68-PQ9V-vLKIVw1NUOhSvsFgQxRx1anZmwpSPXKL0awhFhhxC4CIs2lJU2o9AknEvzfXYnEz8L1CfqbnRLvGxJubAJSmcTYG3MddpHelx0n3zuwbVjCZR-Nz5vXVPAT04bYYU4SWr_9E_-lOjZrJ6zI3ZM5F2X38=w471-h659-no&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]Assemblymember Rob Bonta was elected to the California State Assembly&#8217;s 18th District in 2012,<br \/>\nwhere he represents the cities of Oakland, Alameda, and San Leandro. He is the first Filipino<br \/>\nAmerican legislator in the 165-year history of California.<\/p>\n<p>Rob\u2019s passion for justice and equality was instilled in him at a very young age by his parents, who<br \/>\ntaught him to understand injustice and the importance of joining the struggle to empower vulnerable<br \/>\ncommunities. His father was involved in the Civil Rights Movement, and stood with Dr. Martin Luther<br \/>\nKing, Jr. in the Deep South&#8212;marching for equality and justice in Selma. His mother was and<br \/>\ncontinues to be a long-time leader in the Filipino social justice movement.<\/p>\n<p>Growing up in a trailer just a few hundred yards from C\u00e9sar Ch\u00e1vez\u2019s home, Bonta watched closely<br \/>\nas his parents organized Filipino and Mexican American farm workers, infusing his formative years<br \/>\nwith first-hand experience of one of the greatest peaceful social, racial, and economic justice<br \/>\nmovements of all time. This had a huge impact on Rob\u2019s life choices and pursuits, inspiring his life\u2019s<br \/>\ncommitment to helping people.<\/p>\n<p>Rob believed legal training was one of the most powerful ways to effect positive and profound<br \/>\nchange in the lives of those who needed it most. He worked his way through college cleaning<br \/>\nlaundry rooms and, with the help of financial aid, was able to achieve his dream of attending some of<br \/>\nthe best universities in the world, obtaining his Juris Doctorate from Yale Law School after attending<br \/>\nYale College and Oxford University in England. Earning honors in college, Rob was also a scholar<br \/>\nathlete, captaining the Yale Soccer team. He also paved the way for the advancement of students of<br \/>\ncolor as a mentor and volunteered in support of local children struggling with poverty.<br \/>\nHis legal career included work as a Deputy City Attorney for the City and County of San Francisco,<br \/>\nwhere he represented the City and County and its employees, and as a private attorney, where he<br \/>\nfought to protect Californians from exploitation and racial profiling. Rob was undefeated at trial,<br \/>\nnever losing a jury verdict for his clients. Prior to being elected to the Alameda City Council, Rob<br \/>\nserved as the Chair of the City of Alameda\u2019s Economic Development Commission, where he<br \/>\nfocused on business attraction and retention efforts, and as board president for the Social Service<br \/>\nHuman Relations Board, where he fought to protect safety net services for the most vulnerable<br \/>\nmembers of the community. As Vice Mayor of the City of Alameda, Bonta strongly supported public<br \/>\nsafety, fostered economic development, and exercised fiscal responsibility.<\/p>\n<p>Bonta currently serves as the Assistant Majority Leader. He serves on the Appropriations,<br \/>\nCommunications and Conveyance, Governmental Organization, Revenue &amp; Taxation, and Health<br \/>\nCommittees. He is also chair of the Asian Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus.<br \/>\nRob and his wife Mialisa live in Alameda with their three children.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Wai-Yan Sandy Chau, Board Chair, CLF Foundation&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1523285997229-bba8ae18-87db&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; custom_src=&#8221;http:\/\/civicleadershipusa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/sandychau.png&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]Wai-Yan Sandy Chau, Founder of Acorn Campus Capitals and Universal Semiconductor, he is a<br \/>\nservant leader in social justice and a modest philanthropist with global focus in civic leadership.<br \/>\nMr. Chau is a successful software entrepreneur and seasoned investor with more than 40 years<br \/>\nexperience in US, Taiwan. China and the Pacific Rim that left an impressive tracks in the areas<br \/>\nof real estate, biotech, IT, media and telecom.<\/p>\n<p>Born in Shanghai, Mr. Chau was raised in Hong Kong and Vietnam. He received his B.S. in<br \/>\nEngineering and MBA in the US.<\/p>\n<p>Since 2013, Mr. Chau has 50 merge and acquisitions (M\/A) among portfolio companies. He<br \/>\npersonally engaged about 20 M\/A with 5 portfolio companies went IPO. He is both Founder and<br \/>\nPresident of Trident USA: a diversified holding company that invests in real estate and provides<br \/>\nventure capital throughout Greater China and the United States. As a Hua Yuan \u201cAngel,\u201d Mr.<br \/>\nChau has been an active investor in several companies started by Hua Yuan members including:<br \/>\nAchievo, Viador, Servgate, Photonify, EnReach, and Televigation. Prior to Trident USA, from<br \/>\n1986 \u2013 1999 Mr. Chau actively invested in real estate and provided venture capital in Taiwan,<br \/>\nChina, and the US. He served as Chairman of CITIC Shenzhen Properties from 1994 \u2013 1997 and<br \/>\nfrom 1992 \u2013 1995 served as President of Pacific Constructions, one of the largest public real<br \/>\nestate development companies traded publicly in Taiwan. Before real estate, Mr. Chau also<br \/>\nworked for Asian Inc. briefly before he founded Universal Semiconductor and ran the company<br \/>\nas its CEO.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Chau is currently the board chair of Pacific Vision Foundation Inc., Vision New America,<br \/>\nand executive board member of Shin Shin Educational Foundation, APAPA and APALI. As<br \/>\nfounding board member of AAMA, he also served on board with many non-profits in the Bay<br \/>\narea, such as Chinese for Affirmative Action, Children Head Start program and the Emmy<br \/>\nawarded film program of Chinese Heritage[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Angelica Cortez, Founder, LEAD Filipino&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1522258158602-d7df6772-0130&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; custom_src=&#8221;https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/FRuxZ9BckMmg_HmsmUi-xvQQDQEQkjuvOBI3DBvzadaon5IxZi9kxSlGYjKsdtPc7kgAlLBi75n_TGtcoEjDgNIZZWGvC2Ey_eo0VYJIJjH-zAGcYfGTO_uzUXCv_xwwOiaxMU-Ar_MlVs0w5jR9PPqXpMyium0wYI8etDclhuPISUYh2-G2ySQD_7E341NCdDb9_11IpEbSeP-BWVeT8612KUUBLCjQQlraTWIHDUOgHVUaElu1q2AecJ_gmoCaZ24ZAyQTaC06RoZ8EW5XrmXTmbPhYh4UqW56hX9rYwXSPumFocYXuJZ_FPJFo1mTX4DoUJ90DykfMXRgz49vKpVJZScVsOT2yXCUg5IEGP3s27bUCxDoG4T3lHHkGKQ9Z7DJbtiht94W9CZVWVpPCcshNi8hO5bz81ErbKEOw0RF3S0GY4Zc3XycSstp-QbEC1NHQDZPubXS76ZZOeH1Hl6lc5fGnrB1GhRe59W1BQ6gPHtAC9vfaV_tUHh4bOUH7f4KAnal_vMqad8MPTuBr4AwhR8B8F2nkPupMgTacpP_FzNl5K0UpkoRrNtO8epP3j9FIsHNDvZiUJoZJnJGMerFHelQa2B4tmn_Vg=w469-h703-no&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]Influenced by the importance of cultural identity, political participation, and public interest issues, Angelica founded LEAD Filipino in 2015 to involve more Filipinos in civic leadership. Since LEAD Filipino&#8217;s formation and the joint-work of many students and young adults, the organization has grown to serve hundreds of community members each year.<\/p>\n<p>A second generation Filipina American, Angelica is a Bay Area native and graduate of both San Jose State University and the University of San Francisco. She became involved in issues of Filipino justice as a college student, where she helped advance the Filipino Memorial Project, served as a student officer with campus organizations, and ran SJSU&#8217;s Pilipino Commencement.<\/p>\n<p>Her professional background blends local government, policy advocacy, and research, where she has worked for the California State Assembly and a number of policy organizations in the Bay and Los Angeles Areas. Angelica&#8217;s currently a Senior Associate at the Silicon Valley Leadership Group &#8211; a business trade association &#8211; and is active with several political and nonprofit groups in the South Bay.<\/p>\n<p>In 2017, she was honored by Asian American Recovery Services with their Sister-to-Sister, &#8220;Legacy Award&#8221; and by NBC Bay Area for her work within Asian Pacific Islander communities.<\/p>\n<p>Angelica holds her BA in Political Science and Master in Public Administration. In her spare time, she looks for new music, plans her next vacation, and rides her bike around town.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Roderick Daus-Magbual Ed.D, Director of Program Development, Pin@y Educational Partnerships (PEP)&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1522258153522-0e47ee71-fc4d&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; custom_src=&#8221;https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/qx7KXs3Mzcgv8PQwDWeonY3fakBiwMVCC0gmcTWDguUrQG9R67RfEl_fQIB_scJm6UIsQNRLauPfkcvsI0tUIXvyV0IAT1BJMaWogv2GgRLEJ2OuZamTjzf7jP_t41NZ_6h44jHphOEhjyfHItj7anw4GugZoZYexvyEPr5LWSkCVU_rEXyO0-MBdKqj0DyCPjjq75LRx6iXG39ivNTGhhT7VSFAXqr3d3ERy2Bdqa0JanQ8P4hnRQIlzhGrWEHOX3eInm5q-c1buD1R-Wu51y2yfwfk9LJ7mE6vO0pTF4erD3Lnv_8XxImUojbw0LVqmgZkNZAD94ZGXiCmL1gH0OVFpBgAduo2f0jnD0ki4eDtRmDyouWOuFdeRoCiIIoyaTirjXMAQZkQlu1Kx1cwp9BDgRhGrx7vXvYubix_S7jXcPL_8yNr301RBTJHC2gIHOj0nRO3PCThBoiMPnEyTqstD3rugXfjULHs2q8WUVwBE-UCDVJess9oZ3y4f5zGRAyuMVz-JYrtfv-hve9mw-tNunmYB9LwD4_VrrpM8OFSijwcqCl4jfHLfMSHB29IjQwG8ERh6jL2wx1o4hgO9Bu-b5zWA876EO66-A=s640-no&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]Dr. Roderick Ra\u00f1a Daus-Magbual is the Director of Program Development for the Pin@y Educational Partnerships (PEP). Over the past two decades, he brings community and teaching experiences where he has worked at various non-profits in southern and northern California and has taught at various colleges and universities. He received his BA in Liberal Studies from UC Riverside in 2000, his MA in Asian American Studies at San Francisco State University (SFSU) in 2004, and his Education Doctorate at the University of San Francisco (USF) in the Organization and Leadership (O&amp;L) Program with a minor in the International Multicultural Education (IME) Program. Rod currently serves as the Vice Chair of the Planning Commission for Daly City, CA and is running for city council in 2018.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;The Honorable Jose Esteves, Former Mayor, City of Milpitas&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1522258166980-647d1791-0b19&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; custom_src=&#8221;https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Ep3ic9FexqTWuG86prTQW6OSkX6E88vavn_ORQ6Yc4gYuG_BQ3IpDxLayVAy-kK_voH3Ecy8AyK5PtplL9-aHB3uICV3gK5s05G7o_ZTXvvFeGglmdQ1sL5YTcjfMNapdeRpUxryHF8mz7zcovqVgxv7S_OnIC7VPf0h-83CNrB0r28GM1VLcOkUn2-kocBKzWEpwWctXIgf6JDFgAk0-L3p7SMCAIc7VVyQ-ZfTFrFkX4m7zujQiVS2MqDK7trU4AAMKxdF7L46M9wgzmqzx-c4fL2AhZiRgHIU7c07Z1gi6xoSCQvHlwnPKoTtvRwNRS_uO8eafNHmKER36UNTiDPalYByx-skWSqlwZvwV9cvk4_EZLj7c0MhoXCxJrMHJ_WzPFnfYd0z6UhCW6iQlLd1oL8oEQ_SdDk4AtruOm2Mj9LUVAVMjszjKprpIleBrJ4z3HCo_uMw1EWFaLz9FeIYvq76nxl76IR-5C7H78KBN78GgoY0p5m41vcjcLUGZVy7E_Ru3-JjmCj7MXKpApdIenv4QGzt_Z-QEjCKxCH6zrk8OVf2HxRrUD-tPK_LIkhWzJ0K9RANH3ogHAPnLdddWgEGBfjVHJBf8Q=w123-h185-no&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]Former Mayor Jose Esteves has served for many years as a volunteer and leader in various civic, non-profit, community, church and business organizations before becoming involved in public service in the City of Milpitas. A \u2018Milpitas Citizen of the Year\u2019 awardee, a Character awardee, excellence in public service awardee, and many more, he has kept his involvement with various associations keeping him in direct connections with various groups of people and citizens and making himself accessible and accountable.<\/p>\n<p>In the City of Milpitas, he focused on building structures for the future like the new Milpitas Library which was completed, on budget and on schedule, during his mayoral term, a new Senior Center, the Milpitas downtown development, and others. He strongly advocated for ethics in public service, open government, fiscal responsibility and full City services.<\/p>\n<p>Former Mayor Esteves was elected number one to the Milpitas City Council in 1998 and won six mayoral elections with landslide victories. He garnered 73% plus in his mayoral election in November 2012. Jose has Civil and Industrial Bachelor Degrees in Engineering and an MBA. He has taken Communications Academy at UCLA Anderson School of Business and finished Leadership in the 21st Century at the JFK School of Government, Harvard University. He was voted Milpitas\u2019 \u201cBest Elected Official\u201d in 2003-2008, yearly, and again in the years 2011-2016, yearly, while serving as Mayor. He was also voted as Milpitas\u2019 2016 Best Government Employee.<\/p>\n<p>Jose and Susan are the proud parents of Irene, a university instructor; they have lived in Milpitas for over 35 years.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Joe Garbanzos, MPH\/EMBA, Executive Council Member (Volunteer), CA-AARP&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1522258171074-ad6f00af-f6a3&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; custom_src=&#8221;https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Mpj5DB0WpNu4b_EBJ-IJqLaivn-_YdsYUVIAYzShU0RjbrrxJlKkSan0M4llWYS5ZImv-erSHQyRo4M5__pFxBxq6osFNncu7oq0D6D-agxG6W9yU_6_dXVDbjklsS_r8ZaaJyPL2XBzQTiSAwYP7kZT9KSsNg9-NbOH8TYXuSh3IZLtqCEQdrtJRsBLmkfgEddROqYsMyT9BLy2PcWwrvSLE_vKOpLjSyHngEkxClrDe0QVz9XMWS6ZeLaULA1o8dEHJ8XBJ2wJpriW3-LCX60ywGcvQ2CSlERMlU2ZdWCDkz3uOL10sW-AzUUTU2mb5WR_4Dd6PVIXamI80RuhGNoMTRDY_XA0i_gMp4oiPkclXqzxyYGiTILvTF5lN2rJv0NgYCDkxSXsohd9eJsed2m3Bs8AdjcLOZ-AvReog99R30UxxuolE_TNDACpv9LmS79nDa24-1l06w1vfCaP7Gl0wF-o74Wn1p4qwtITI5D2gh1lI-bbp4ELWG7or-b8-Y_tK875-X-DU3CiC6ulEltmvFaQ1bYSTQ5qb1pcD3Ch9aJzYBFJBLw_uWeKgxlj8XQes7M9kWrXgyblLZ2RgO9wI2HdGWNlUwgqyA=s229-no&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]Joe works as a healthcare consultant at Harbage Consulting, specializing in Medicare-Medicaid programs. He is a volunteer Executive Council member at CA- AARP. His portfolio is on the AAPI population and the implementation of Livable Communities Initiative.<\/p>\n<p>He serves as Board Chairman at Samahan Health Centers, a FQHC in San Diego. He was appointed by the San Diego Board of Supervisors to the Aging &amp; Independence Services (AIS) Advisory Council. The council provides advice and oversight to the county on policies for seniors and people with disabilities.<\/p>\n<p>A Faculty\/Lecturer at the California School of Management &amp; Leadership, Alliant International University, San Diego campus. He teaches business and health care courses in the Undergraduate and MBA programs. Alliant is a private, non-profit school known for its smaller-size classes and an international student population.<\/p>\n<p>Joe is University of the Philippines alumnus with degree in Mass Communication\/Journalism. He also has an MBA degree from the Peter F. Drucker School of Management and completed his Master of Public Health (MPH) from Claremont Graduate University in Claremont, CA.<\/p>\n<p>Joe is married to Florence Angeles Garbanzos. They have two sons, Anthony and Miguel. They are long-time residents of San Diego area.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Arvin J. Garcia, External Co-Chair, Northern California Pilipinx American Student Alliance (NCPASA)&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1522258175474-d76c0ee6-24f1&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; custom_src=&#8221;https:\/\/mail.google.com\/mail\/u\/0\/?ui=2&amp;ik=42d0e09bcf&amp;view=fimg&amp;th=16262f2b495e8e76&amp;attid=0.1&amp;disp=emb&amp;realattid=6f5d20ed435640cc_0.1.1&amp;attbid=ANGjdJ&#8211;q6eKiIiq-Y6cpkzf_TZX083iquHvFMzderCzqNYz_ySFzSrRlhp2cDKL1XsgKaFKP06NFZfEzLb6HBlDqVEEd6dTSK9-7c87BWI4d9xnd6Yiv83QYmjki1s&amp;sz=s0-l75-ft&amp;ats=1522262014610&amp;rm=16262f2b495e8e76&amp;zw&amp;atsh=1&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]Arvin J. Garcia is currently a recent graduate from Cal State East Bay with a B.A. in Political Science (Public Administration Focus) with an Asian American Studies Minor. He, along with other Fil-Am collegiate leaders went along to reform NCPASA, and currently serves as one of two Co-Chairpeople. In college, he was President of the Pilipinx American Student Association, Vice President of Alpha Kappa Omega Fraternity and worked with Asian Pacific American Student Success while going to conferences in other universities across NorCal. In the past and professionally in the community, he has Interned for the Manilatown Heritage Foundation, Filipino Advocates for Justice, and for Assemblyman Rob Bonta as well as being a Student Delegate for NaFFAA&#8217;s EPYC and UniPro sponsored back in 2016 . His involvement in the community and in pursuing higher education continues as he plans to get his Master in Public Admin in the near future while staying in touch with passions to contribute to the Fil-Am&#8217;s community civic engagement, representation and visibility, connecting to the homeland and pursuing of justice everywhere.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Miguel Guerrero, NaFFAA Empowering Pilipino Youth through Collaboration (EPYC) Ambassador&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1522258180633-9edd1aac-411c&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; custom_src=&#8221;https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/2FSv7B52Vh_nm8liBYzvFtGiNX5pB-ji0ovnkFvCLP5T6LDZtCCs7lq7Eku-ugwNVS83AKLxibXwD1Jsux9DT-t3s3FZP-m03H64LmOjecWCtJ43VInQj1_L5e-fEcC83tjxs0YAhbyWU41H12b8sqK6CRg3E3chwXD1E-oNQrOMp5RTcQzD4bar_-T5qWCJOTteHUTjY4UkrHXA4cMGao2i5huyhhVUidcRF9SK5qfLvcva0-vNfMaCfGc6KerbVU8aLIf0UBK-V-kFILifrbOQTnrqQUMSvR-LWS4_NdTkrd5idBX-UkqrY_SK8sbEa5u73SEodiIo9RVpdVYpQqJsLwXq1YX7GqbPeU66KkpA1UaPlPaksN5SwQ7dGtQAk67Cj4bTVG5I0FG7d2V499Sz1e0TIRBUsnq2dFqq0hxw3q-jwSDk2N3oViovWN-WP3b5oPcmujkGkiOK_EYlLqDNLDIIhVOzrCrrFRFWNsfmlLPMaeGBmnkxFvu_KTvSCTJxzdxsPASbbsTw4FMVILBdGlTjKue2Vw5DK699wozFpkxJCvzrxCH7G3SKWaRlbImWTEmStqxTBqff9Rt_VMZiCkjf5h2huxRQ0A=s703-no&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]A San Francisco native, Miguel Guerrero attended the University of California, Davis, where he received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science. During his time there, he became involved in student government upon election to the Associated Students, University of California, Davis (ASUCD) as a senator, where he represented students at large, while keeping his community close at heart. Miguel also became involved with government at the state and local level while at UC Davis and after graduation. He had internships with Lieutenant Governor of California, Gavin Newsom, Speaker of the California State Assembly, Anthony Rendon, and the 43rd Mayor of San Francisco, Ed Lee. He also served as a Career Transition Specialist for the Treasure Island Job Corps Center through the US Department of Labor in San Francisco, CA. In his position, he worked with students of the program, mainly economically disadvantaged youth in the San Francisco Bay Area, to obtain a job upon receiving a trade and vocational education. Currently, he works as a Field Representative and Caseworker in the District Office of House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Genevieve Jopanda, Festival Director, Pistahan&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1522258224230-754ca4af-15b3&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; custom_src=&#8221;https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/as9G9EYFKL2F2SQxP3AFffNgKqx9WHaCR2ITofaShzETa8a6EGGPnV_cj_fieVBB7vAbzLsET5aIpjfhn0xOjCos8WxRn6bqWfJDsUODgmqePkL1vPL3s3Kh4wj7q8Adli0596LvJv5orV_QO41ZV_5W-Sz_1I4aiDC7Sd4utUsw65IeyhVo55jvgLmfOxM20vVrylVNtexaYT5MULEjBPuzdPmuP1plD60yuR11aI-ZphFllsV7Ln4JLXG1yvEWJNESh6OYRIarhbungPQogQpgPovSc4DrpRNfLzttd2bzN6EKyCEPjd8EhktQdEkr37nlRoQjPyIRqWsoZeeuptoD2WCyuo1cpAgRi7SGuHI2_FhqzGEYLRlquFP7zONFukzNAnTIaa7Dj3vrDnyQ418k_DvEcAkyiwKcYJ35FAJ1rmnxCgn6MqhSm0c0b1aNn4w9HGboOfuwwQiv4n_UQrKep6204pwjqZ1imGUkexi2h5tlzjs4v-Q95clJ-cV35frLque_2wIbscQuaO88FuIKq9F_yJGnNMNbYeLOIdIYN4sUbW0XiEnKfqw3E6zYN6Qkdw8E4_mVgLyWcPAMPvGFbVzMbrEJ8dyEqA=s533-no&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]Genevieve is the first American born of her Filipino Immigrant Family. She is a San Francisco Bay Area native who has been feeding her passion for community advocacy for the past 20+ years. She carries a background in leadership development and business operations management with previous positions with the San Francisco Chronicle, the Hertz Corporation as South Santa Clara County Regional Manager leading the 8th most profitable region out of 200+ markets, and Northern California General Manager for Zipcar, Inc. bringing the $15 Million operation to profitability during her tenure between 2006-2008.. Her work in public service and non-profits includes Marketing &amp; Events Director for the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce, District Liaison to former California Assembly Speaker pro Tempore Fiona Ma where she served as staff jockey for AB199, implementing the stories of Filipino WWII Veterans into our history books, and the first Executive Director of San Francisco Hep B Free Campaign where she led the largest Hep B screening in the nation serving upwards of 10,000 people funded by the U.S. Centers for Diseas Control and Prevention.<br \/>\nGenevieve is a founding member of KAYA: Filipino Americans for Progress, which was born from the Filipinos for Obama 2008 campaign and is the State Chair Emeritus for the Filipino American Caucus of the California Democratic Party. Over the past 13 years, she has held multiple volunteer positions such as the Pistahan Festival Director for the Filipino American Arts Exposition, Co-Director for Filipina Women&#8217;s Network&#8217;s anti-domestic violence awareness production of Eve Ensler&#8217;s &#8220;The Vagina Monologues,&#8221; as well as serving as a mentor to youth and young professionals navigating them through college-career transitioning.<br \/>\nGenevieve currently serves as the Chief of Staff to Chairwoman Emeritus Fiona Ma, CPA of the California State Board of Equalization serving upwards of 10 Million constituents over 23 California Counties.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;The Honorable Dianne Martinez, Council Member, City of Emeryville&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1522258228506-06a1788d-7b2d&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; custom_src=&#8221;https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/1rSjR80aNV7BeX2dDnBHVDP_MrQ6vy3UPm6Rt4BZLuGCVeQPguk676MqvC2k3ZCAt4jx0FqTAGxyYPlHCKdkNy6RAa2LASyZQBI9fadRyhipafLS8Nst8E6V0TP0Jo1Qtey-_gy5LSfhUJOwZMFzj1oStdQMZGqMYF3DeTNLvdgVVtxfJqMYdCd0Lqra_4YETQOhAmUG13Y3aMTIyvgGCwoFIOV6nJzGAjqhBIwIpz-uPSnKpl58BAhPG0Ua_7S3iaqmX4_6kmMq8SKv9avNHj-K-OWeC-qMN8NkRdrjFaAl4F43fxCyF3ctgej_zybMkLim3IWm2e5X0MTOuHnma8uZyRJax_4QkbAiJtS6ngcyAk01AQmQB8xaBK2TGoGudelLgfD3YJOCUC51-GskED4oHwin9oozVP-ioX4CHwOUP7-6e0m1BlNsSMEM3ulXLT2XKdvX9ZSBkQAFjpa3hnlahP1swMUn2KZeI1ZwACAOW5-QRafidbouPtuoZaBTbfYU6zCGHDDyzoYmBWzLQr856-71n9gR5QicDy0-uJTg3ytDvOG0pp_RJQc8S-1RnhKB-xfieNwL6-Mdz1Szq434FwYmOeFcC1mQWw=w588-h703-no&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dianne Martinez has served on Emeryville City Council since 2014, and served as Mayor in 2016. \u00a0Dianne graduated from USC\u2019s School of Cinema-Television and is an established media professional with 20 years of experience creating content for such outlets as Comedy Central, MTV, and PBS. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She serves on the board of StopWaste, a public agency responsible for reducing the waste stream in Alameda County. \u00a0She also serves as a director at East Bay Community Energy, the newly formed community-governed power supplier that will be a greener alternative to PG&amp;E. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to her municipal duties, Dianne serves as an elected member of the Alameda County Democratic Party.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;The Honorable Hydra Mendoza-McDonnell, President, San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1522258231975-dc006b98-7b17&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; custom_src=&#8221;https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/eSwR5P0RZk3OxlgfQAq7dsJ0-84Hyi4KRkHqnnSHca770SUcSc_KZKQHBHWM0mtEsxI9Gbpe2lPBAWaGjsgREu9yBq_Hpb3UnM-aJkzDEyvCAIgSnZKrJJoXVZoJDnF6__5alOvTLf4UAauQVKeMpqsor2RxzIyQTzwLLYt96HXbYPwlANv1q8suQ9KGwzNvHrOIQh8qYH_YA3CwFRLrz5ej6tpj9sqKOA03ioUwODMcB1V1qO6KFzHLfUzxHQ1SMIcI_FJTzjbEX8vkP7ZZ9zAse0pIPY2wSXmvfI_FPQOg44yvFNrKCzYIULfppxLVuhkKr3RkBj2onISwkwM8uSR5BO7FtiX7hyP66rTZY5a0Vz5IAyM_VVcED83mTGqJHFLOOr4fzNTnNd3XBo2MLBb33zXuD_Ne4VbFNUDLjLVLdSK0TtBqTCA_BBVVEB5ZC8AYNI5os_ky7BvAM92aWFncSqvUgPLTDs-wzga9N-ZBvNHhOU_BE10JmjZxJBYr3mZZZX27f6vVwpKNoG1FwcDF4mFk9VkqC4adiRgXqGPLIQl1fYhk4AeLD87iPKKK-I7bjYp7EBAIqEQS3VTadDTnMZa3VDhL4Kc9Ig=w512-h703-no&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]Hydra, a strong advocate and supporter of public education, is a founding member and former Executive Director of Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco. Hydra was first appointed by Mayor Gavin Newsom to his Policy Council on Children, Youth and Families; and later to his staff as his Senior Education Advisor. Hydra\u2019s work allows her to build a strong partnership between the Public School System (Pre-K to 20) and the City. She served under Mayor Ed Lee as his Deputy Chief of Staff for Education and Equity and continues to serve Mayor Mark Farrell in this role. Hydra is the first and only Filipina elected to office in San Francisco. In 2006, 2010, and 2014, Hydra successfully won a city-wide bid and re-election for a seat on the San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education where she currently serves as the President. She is a member of United Way Women Leadership Council, senior member of the National League of Cities &#8211; Education Policy Advisors Network, SPUR Board Member, and Advisory Board Member to Youth Speaks, College Track, and Old Skool Caf\u00e9. Hydra has two adult children and lives with her husband in the Bayview community in San Francisco.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Mario de Mira, Community Development Manager, SOMA Pilipinas&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1522258235541-5b08440e-c34e&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; custom_src=&#8221;https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/knI5rKVeyvApt0JNYczuOlF7zMBdv_p4-1LsvesccB2DLZm5sN7LX1RjwrZ6QugYKkjUwj-1GjdjnKPFKIVaGcGVT9E0UrZFr8pq1yr96HqTxCuSkjLdtD_8bGjJxfnXJUL4DCf3OnT9I8BvtaSSn6Fu6_vQGs1-LLYOFwfNi5DXWFlemYjcl6HNumIRLRy16OTz5PaJMt7cKO-q2yUcIqCl-Nk6TQZzUYuWEfhPiklRCNEOgyDqz2sSRvtFYPFtKYF9SvbNs9veq1M9N1vnUVlPNA-faEzeEuLwxM3ALmnRsJk77npWkzafLGFRfXcfdBPXuwqB_FCbcI6daSb51MUGRlSZXzmqkjV3ZBfjJL634ZOdrtWQfC6WXBasrLzK5207XCHs4227yPDx5iH-dA1QFUqSLGS27BiF7y_fSU0042mNpToqS4XNPe4DnbpU-uvczpgQXF-ik6S6iSWnRmj_8YlmzbwSjVCC5hKqGVPXnfa3SME44Ia9_rpWWcQTDMoqmFjf5E7QG6Q3iBldLdLSbHpqgOEKvhkvy9JGuARRv_59YO-Nv-UgbWDYQRYFyKVT14Qa-UtOe4qWGw6TVLhUJ_u2gp-tNpXfoLI=s640-no&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]Mario de Mira is the Community Development Planner with SOMA Pilipinas, the Filipino cultural district in the heart of San Francisco\u2019s South Of Market (SOMA) neighborhood. SOMA Pilipinas aims to preserve the Filipino community\u2019s residents and cultural character by; promoting and celebrating Filipino culture, protecting and expanding our community assets (such as affordable housing, the arts, and service based organizations), and developing long term strategies to support workforce and economic development in the community.<\/p>\n<p>Before joining the SOMA Pilipinas team, Mario worked at the Filipino Community Center (FCC) of San Francisco as the Workers\u2019 Rights program coordinator, a program that served Filipino migrant workers experiencing wage theft, human trafficking and other forms of exploitation. He was also the interim coordinator of Communities United for Health and Justice (CUHJ), an Excelsior District base community coalition advocating for affordable housing and community-based development.<\/p>\n<p>Mario is also a Hip-Hop artist with the groups Power Struggle (Beatrock Music).<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Anthony Ng, Executive Director, CLF Foundation&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1522258243131-2b6fac0b-4e5f&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; custom_src=&#8221;https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/vQ2_ujlh-HOgSOM2nAtVdukEgysg5z0lolqjt6uavYpUeNmM7TJMTLb2iQBWcP23DIC_HI9lZ7Oj8VK805yGBX0ojN0vQakpNIGUyILyxColtLnyAuV_-FShnImIxnGLR5w0H-88kVGAFQ0Ir_j6eZiuvPk5khlG6-6E84RPIZzF9ljKqJvT8Il1hJ5v8NSG2RRoJC2F88j9eUeg3pngg9PE1M11Uwcp5oDDX_UytZjWP3hJ3C2-u4gF8dHZ3g_bu4wloYFPGhDX78FzmhRc1BFbvFSuEp60p91LYN3y194PRbYHDZX_cKt0tCAzN3RVvwdNPRS-EqgU72dNxiNW68TN2Alh0hRjyCazqDfiTDwSw-FzmKQA-mso3JPzVm2Zx2_9HHHBSRZKqEEKCO3qUMQyewdGmXpGXBBG4NURvFdhSb_Sd4udPfHiDwvOG-L_9ZtvNO-9FWYa5MMHArkFXjd2ll-72O350vJVZD5V3cEmlDeuumhxTmCkhDQM4HAVf-Vcqau8reh2AFZ3jASiGX8twnMq08u_DTDMjksNNauRZ_8df0kzKlu4vUPXUw5aEbpJsIxxwyjqnHNhM9JN6CLvtbzzYxCM5eD7rg=w544-h703-no&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]Anthony Ng brings over 25 years of experience in working with faith- and community-based,<br \/>\nnon-profits organizations in the area of strategic planning, comprehensive fundraising and<br \/>\ncapital campaign, non-profit management, program development &amp; evaluation, public relations<br \/>\n&amp; marketing campaign, specialized executive coaching in Arts and culture, philanthropic<br \/>\nadvisory to individual donors and family foundations.<br \/>\nHe is a strategic thinker, entrepreneurial leader and team builder who has extensive<br \/>\nmanagement experience in venture philanthropy and social entrepreneurship projects that<br \/>\ncrossing the industry sectors, ethnic, culture and geographical borders.<br \/>\nAfter graduating from Drexel University with a Master degree in Arts Administration<br \/>\n(comprehensive curriculum in non-profit management), Anthony worked with an array of<br \/>\ninstitutions range from state Government, arts and culture, education, social service,<br \/>\ncommunity development and private foundations. Such as Pennsylvania Council on the Arts,<br \/>\nPrince Music Theatre, African American Museum, the Pew Charitable Trusts, the Barnes<br \/>\nFoundation, Nueva Esperanza\/Esperanza USA and the Latin American Economic Development<br \/>\nAssociation, to name just a few. An advocate for Arts for social change and international<br \/>\nleadership development, Anthony grew up in Hong Kong, is an avid traveler and an award<br \/>\nwinning composer and a gourmet cook.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Paul Ocampo, Director of Development, Asian Americans Advancing Justice &#8211; Asian Law Caucus&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1522258247986-aa7a338a-a81d&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; custom_src=&#8221;https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Fm7c00Ch-pccH-ICbE2a_vOiKgK-sSzDzqvvUmkiHTTEbAJhhf2R64V1z31FG41O6Y8DzOmAEVFcbMgRIrShrFxm-rpa615y4An20yOYW9rY30srjpGmBWvjl79nkg7gmfmtj9CHcHKQYIzaRRkTKFpC7NSDZRJD1vHps_F7La4qyfhZohwKweHDKRcTH_FeBk-MjzmJAw6nB3CMXUbdJFzmMOQ7_aYVYmTfaMjm69V81tEge786avOHjCke-QYsoywpQWc9t5MbUQffyDu_pTbH8qFCbp_RkKe5zzJsK9q-nKUQCJ-ktXY4evC8V8rylFJiucSQtJ5_sBGgarqqMrE7B-jmk4TU4htK80G3HYavz0WfLPt88vHqiuMsoiVaYjMvX6mS3xj_gV4f5kZgGg7yJ1gEZBJG912Y-B64v7opcOKOgsEiDNc284_9wq2Q6boqR5DmXld2FZ7xKIOxGH7xSmwlpR4i1CCa8GSFT05HPB9nXoN0fEjPOaNxXtLPNEvhCT62PTmVMPKDoLffjPkLeTLORHf8GC6V-4-g-DtgrJLUy90_XwhxzH-X0NLN9THva7DkBupwkUWNR1XUI1sFtMYy0ppt8bmXPQ=w256-h254-no&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]Paul Ocampo is the Development Director at Advancing Justice &#8211; Asian Law Caucus. He was born in the Philippines and came to the U.S. at the age of eleven. He earned a B.A. in English at U.C. Berkeley, an M.A. in Asian American Studies at UCLA, and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing at Arizona State University. He assisted Maxine Hong Kingston in editing an anthology of writings by veterans titled Veterans of War, Veterans of Peace and is published in numerous journals and magazines. He is a co-founder of Lacuna Giving Circle, a philanthropic organization that fosters leadership in AAPI LGBTQ communities.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;The Honorable Gabriel Quinto, Mayor, City of El Cerrito&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1522258254912-b488f378-4d29&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; custom_src=&#8221;https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/1pCaSXizUFrHaPRzAL87a9N6BkIJua-ACfCOy6l-dvXZf22PZo5UmwLLMMFnPY0yObgl5CJzllEwX9zJ2t8GY-b9UcIhMANaYXAsS7RhPfoQo_pHFYwdlQdE9oGJ7ieS7oAYQiRb5kIPU92XNM0Sy8sbmAA6O7AKgItxU6O855Ywv9QCcoxLk5dtyfnDoB1_PGno5C7k0LSLkIi5ej2rUh6fhThyQPsDwWC9C0IdRh6lACmXvnfE3Be2tdZzRBS8Ssl4JhOB4ATzT-KBUAjKDc8PiwKpfQbKEilRkAImkyk0jbzWGvNwvQ_fdJ2jgrld2TheK_FBHcTPyICr70ojjourI_HM_f465Z4GsnK7_vTtlxVJIZUFZ-I1DF836fwlsR97rvwk3pLj_PisBKtr90WlvJBB7gUuJKhj0M5jijTKgoF1oOIFixCOa3J3-8bkWHV1T7wNfyTxfTHKrgmJdGljkE_I9W1Pli3qbNs98KMO8bXEFozCWu7JQW9AmN1ibKRw4NE-PvwjPXgdar685knJB6IBMO8_MdZnC6CIQxZiHsYYHfm545_m6zF8hwi_YrhqPX-0s9pER0sjI71_A50kWcVDEmhWApFmFQ=w563-h703-no&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]Mayor Gabriel Quinto graduated from El Cerrito High School in 1979 and from<br \/>\nLong Beach State University BS &#8211; Radio TV Film 1983. Mayor Quinto has an extensive list of accomplishments and experiences, such as:<br \/>\nEl Cerrito City Council since 12\/2014<br \/>\nMayor Pro Tem 2017<br \/>\nCouncil Liaison to Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission &#8211; 2017<br \/>\nHuman Relations Commission Member 2011 to 2014, Chair 2013 to 2014<br \/>\nCommittee on Aging Member, 2013 to 2014<br \/>\nLeague of CA Cities East Bay Division \u2013 Director At Large<br \/>\nLeague of CA Cities API Caucus &#8211; Secretary-Treasurer<br \/>\nLeague of CA Cities LGBTQ Caucus &#8211; Director At Large<br \/>\nLeague of CA Cities &#8211; Environmental Policy Committee &#8211; Member<br \/>\nAssociation of Bay Area Government \u2013 Delegate Representing El Cerrito<br \/>\nWest Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee \u2013 Alternate 2014 \u2013 Present<br \/>\nMarin Clean Energy Board \u2013 Alternate \u2013 2014 to 2016<br \/>\nSierra Club Bay Chapter \u2013 Executive and Political Committees, West Contra Costa Chair<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;The Honorable Rodel Rodis, Former Trustee, San Francisco Community College Board&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1522258273824-cb3330b2-fea4&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3692&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]Rodel E. Rodis is one of the original founders of the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) and has served since its founding in 1997 as the General Counsel of the organization. In 2012, he was elected to a six (6) year term on the NaFFAA Board of Governors (BOG). Under his initiative and leadership, NaFFAA hosted the First Global Filipino Networking Convention held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco in August of 2002, which attracted 4,000 delegates, and which has continued in biennial global Filipino summit conferences since then. He is the President of the Global Filipino Diaspora Council (GFDC) that was formed in Manila in 2013 and the national president of US Pinoys for Good Governance which has been leading the global opposition to China\u2019s invasion of Philippine territories in the West Philippine Sea.<\/p>\n<p>Rodel has been a member of the California Bar since 1980. He is also a syndicated columnist whose weekly column, Telltale Signs, regularly appears in Filipino community newspapers throughout the US. His online weekly column, Global Networking, also regularly appears in Inquirer.net and in Philnews.com. He is the author of \u201cTelltale Signs of Filipinos in America\u201d (Ina Press, 1992).<\/p>\n<p>Rodel was the first Filipino to be elected to public office in San Francisco when he was elected to the San Francisco Community College Board in 1992 and reelected in 1996, 2000 and 2004, serving three terms as president of the San Francisco College Board. He also served as California state chair of the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) and was also the first national president of the Asian Pacific Islander Native American Trustees Association (APINATA). Rodel was also the first Filipino to be appointed to a major city commission in San Francisco when he was appointed president of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission in 1987.<\/p>\n<p>Rodel taught Philippine History and the History of Filipinos in America at San Francisco State University and at Laney College. He has also served as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS).[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Kevin Suarez, NaFFAA Empowering Pilipino Youth through Collaboration (EPYC) Ambassador&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1522258238318-b4080608-8a87&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3753&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]Kevin currently serves as NaFFAA\u2019s EPYC (Empowering Pilipino Youth through Collaboration) Ambassador in Region 8. Born and raised in San Jose, California, Kevin hopes that his work will not only provide mentorship opportunities for young Filipino Americans, but also give the local Filipino community a much-needed voice in our local, state and national affairs. From 2014-2015, Kevin served as Executive Vice President of De Anza College\u2019s Student Government (DASB) Senate. He has also worked on several political campaigns in the Southern portion of the San Francisco Bay Area and served as an intern for the City of San Jose City Council District 4. Besides his work with NaFFAA, Kevin also serves with L.E.A.D. Filipino as their Naturalization Ceremonies and Volunteer Organizer. Outside of his community work, Kevin serves as a Junior Analyst with the Silicon Valley Aggressive Growth Fund, a student-managed growth fund supported by SJSU\u2019s Lucas College of Business. A proud community college student transfer, Kevin currently attends San Jose State University, where he is working towards a B.S. in Economics. Outside of his professional and academic career, Kevin enjoys music, tennis, and developing his skills in Filipino Martial Arts.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Jason Tengco, Executive Director, NaFFAA&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1522258282286-c7c99a09-2daa&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; custom_src=&#8221;https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ZZ2ylNQVvkYGR7u1LmiDsPofkz&#8211;S7AedAakIPhgYk9kQS6YMNMITVyVnJ6m4ZqP6ubZQFfS8UdrR_u0_Uwc0ztXNoC5AuZZKvTT1RTioNZLR8EmLgGOiv77YVs8LsQ0Kko1ZD6Pu7dCe_x4WSXYgiXIJGrCKc1uFPLP3JhsL8JUUBImxCB14u7RvjKty4NJ0f4UH5RoEv1rxyJSj3X2iNfGEiuaYVFL_3VCgGrNPY4s5dWH35wJFIuQhM2w2St1fhqypFABtOsHxvAJdmkJ9s8J6HXmDwEDOSUk2sGDJ6-3g79vZ0eU8V8V0KuXMSauqgwRGor_Jid9k2X0Ki2umIHpnu2hB67GM9f9w1gWepIOL8NVf60RjllTWBAZtudkki_kjiQfNYlttjCog8QPb9KIpwFu1QPOVKvkTDcyDjxO1np7p5CLnoJ8qUeXfkk8hWaLHXgMYq1GJgIbvaiodTWFs8iJ7QrMFYUb40siXkRSAmQI5A09FTfTPbyQcv6gs0egaO-9LnGdmBxLUppjF695WxE_TsQnQovLa1vdceG1HW17fIdtD-aKI2Fdx6W3ZyreRn96FlIikSts45Vwjqd8OEBC59l4EKstXg=w495-h659-no&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]Jason Tengco serves as the Executive Director of the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA), the largest national organization focused on leadership development, civic engagement, and advocacy for the nearly 4 million Filipino Americans in the United States. Over the past decade, Jason has worked for a presidential campaign, the White House, a federal agency, Congress, and numerous non-profit and campus organizations. He previously served as the National Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Outreach Director for Hillary Clinton\u2019s presidential campaign, as Deputy Director of the White House Initiative on AAPIs under President Obama, and as an Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies fellow in the office of former Congressman Mike Honda.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout his career, Jason has participated in fellowships with the New Leaders Council, Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, Center for Progressive Leadership, and Public Policy and International Affairs Program. He has also served as a delegate to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Young Leaders Summit in Malaysia, and the Filipino Young Leaders Program in the Philippines. Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Jason graduated from UCLA with honors with a B.A. in Political Science.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;The Honorable Malia Vella, Vice Mayor, City of Alameda&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1522260050340-1126930f-d92f&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; custom_src=&#8221;https:\/\/mail.google.com\/mail\/u\/0\/?ui=2&amp;ik=42d0e09bcf&amp;view=fimg&amp;th=162632078473eafe&amp;attid=0.1.1&amp;disp=emb&amp;attbid=ANGjdJ__TV61AoME_ZoNcwJspUfurxB05f8GKfdUVFDGnM-xgbiPMn4Aplz2Hsf6wuaToX9qGQ3rPSerUbJZf7ct41bpGreNKNXn-cd53EY_eHcWI7GZWle03qi8LJo&amp;sz=s0-l75-ft&amp;ats=1522264336511&amp;rm=162632078473eafe&amp;zw&amp;atsh=1&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]An active member of the community, Malia previously served on the City&#8217;s Historical Advisory Board and continues to serve on the Alameda Family Services Board, Spectrum Community Services Board, and Alameda Family Services League. Before assuming office she also volunteered with the Philippine Independence Day Committee and Alameda&#8217;s Sister City Association for several years.<\/p>\n<p>A former staffer for members of the California Senate and Assembly from the East Bay, Malia has a background in policy and constituent services. Since 2013 she has worked as a policy director and attorney focusing on labor and employment law. She is also an adjunct professor of practice at Mills College&#8217;s Lokey School of Business and Public Policy, teaching ethical policy making and an introductory class on economics and policy-making.<\/p>\n<p>Malia was born at Alameda Hospital. She grew up enjoying Alameda&#8217;s parks and beaches and has fond memories of rowing the estuary with Oakland Strokes as a teenager. Her family came to Alameda in the 1960&#8217;s when her grandfather was stationed at the Alameda Naval Air Station.<\/p>\n<p>Malia is a graduate of Wellesley College, where she earned a B.A. in Architecture and Political Science. She earned her J.D. with a special certificate in Public Interest and Social Justice at Santa Clara University School of Law. Malia is a licensed attorney admitted to practice in California and the U.S. Supreme Court.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1507839642250{border-radius: 3px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Past Events<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][stack_cards icon=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>NaFFAA Filipino American History Month Welcome Reception<\/strong><br \/>\n<span><\/span><span>Date: Friday, October 20, 2017<\/span><br \/>\n<span>Reception: 5PM-10PM<\/span><br \/>\n<span>Location: Capitale<\/span><br \/>\n<span>Address:\u00a0<\/span>1301 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005<br \/>\nAttire: Smart Casual<br \/>\nContact: 20thanniversary@naffaa.org<\/p>\n<p>NaFFAA and friends celebrate FAHM at Capitale DC to kick off NaFFAA\u2019s 20th Anniversary Gala Weekend. Suggested donations of $20 (not mandatory) went to the The Filipino Veterans Recognition and Education Project (www.filvetrep.org), in order to raise money for the purchase of replica Congressional Gold Medals which will be presented to the surviving WWII veterans or their families. Guests must be 21 years and older.<\/p>\n<p>Event Page: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/177360206158837\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.facebook.com\/events\/177360206158837\/<\/a>[\/stack_cards][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][stack_cards icon=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">NaFFAA 20th Anniversary Gala<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Date: Saturday, October 21, 2017<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Gala: 5PM &#8211; 10PM<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Location: Marriott Wardman Park Hotel<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Address: 2660 Woodley Road, NW, Washington, D.C.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Attire: Formal\/Filipiniana<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">NaFFAA recognized the legacy and accomplishments of the organization over the past 20 years, and highlighted its comprehensive vision to unite and amplify the voices of the four million Filipinos and Filipino Americans living in the United States. During the Gala, NaFFAA recognized and awarded key Filipino American leaders, organizations, and corporate partners. NaFFAA also showcased the collaboration between all generations: from students and young professionals, business leaders and elected officials, to community leaders and allies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">Event Page: <a href=\"https:\/\/angatpangasinan.com\/alps\/20-anniversary\/\"><span class=\"s3\">naffaa20th<\/span><\/a>\u00a0| <a href=\"https:\/\/angatpangasinan.com\/alps\/?p=4329\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Program<\/a><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/stack_cards][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][stack_cards icon=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">NaFFAA Board of Governors and Friends Brunch<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"s1\">Date: Sunday, October 22, 2017<br \/>\nBrunch: 11 AM &#8211; 2 PM<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Location: Purple Patch Restaurant<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Address: 3155 Mt Pleasant St NW,\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Washington, DC 20010<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">After the 20th Anniversary Gala, NaFFAA\u2019s Board of Governors joins friends at Purple Patch to informally meet and network with our board while enjoying some of DC\u2019s best Filipino cuisine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/stack_cards][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Northern California Civic Leadership Forum: SPARK, CONNECT, EMPOWER Date: Saturday, April 14, 2018 Forum: 9:00AM-5:00PM Reception: 6:00PM-9:00PM Location: Kalayaan Hall, Philippine Consulate in San Francisco Address: 447 Sutter St; San Francisco, CA 94108 A livestream of the forum from 9:30AM-5:00PM PT will be available on NaFFAA\u2019s Facebook page.\u00a0 The Elected Officials Panel from 1:30-2:30PM PT [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[81,82],"tags":[75,74],"class_list":["post-4501","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-naffaa-events","category-naffaa-national-events","tag-filamcivicengagement","tag-leadershipdev"],"blocksy_meta":{"styles_descriptor":{"styles":{"desktop":"","tablet":"","mobile":""},"google_fonts":[],"version":6}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/angatpangasinan.com\/alps\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4501","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/angatpangasinan.com\/alps\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/angatpangasinan.com\/alps\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/angatpangasinan.com\/alps\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/angatpangasinan.com\/alps\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4501"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/angatpangasinan.com\/alps\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4501\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4506,"href":"https:\/\/angatpangasinan.com\/alps\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4501\/revisions\/4506"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/angatpangasinan.com\/alps\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4501"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/angatpangasinan.com\/alps\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4501"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/angatpangasinan.com\/alps\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4501"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}