Jon Melegrito

Executive Secretary, FilVetREP

A founding member of NaFFAA, Jon Melegrito served as its first executive director from 1997 to 2000. His passion for community building found expression during his many years serving as President of the Philippine American Heritage Federation (PAHF), director of Tanghalang Pilipino, a cultural arts group; and co-coordinator of the National Action for Filipino Veterans Equity (NAFVE). He is currently Executive Secretary of the Filipino Veterans Recognition and Education Project (FilVetREP). But his true calling is journalism, where he has devoted his love of writing to telling stories about our community’s struggles and triumphs. Married to Elvira Perez Melegrito for 53 years, they are proud grandparents of 15-year-old Maya and 10-year-old Delilah.