Hear four stories from our distinguished panel as they share experiences and lessons learned from their career journey and in building communities and the justice system.
• Judge Rizza O Connor, Georgia, USA
• Judge Monette Mesa, Cainta, Rizal, Philippines
• Judge Jasmine Hernandez, Chicago, USA
• Judge Charlene Clara Mendoza, Philippines
Moderated by: Atty. Jeri Gonzales

This group of students from Hawaii is on a mission to include Filipino history and culture in every school’s curriculum. Questions were raised why Filipinos were not included in the books even though it’s the largest Asian population in the entire State. Listen in on their presentation and progress so far.
• Lead – Marissa Halagao, Punahou School, Junior
• Caitlin Jayne Agnes, Temple University, College Freshman (Kapolei c/o 2021)
• Blaine Bacerra, Kapolei High School, Junior
• Raymart Billote, UH West O’ahu, College Freshman (Waipahu c/o 2021)
• Jalen Espejo, Farrington High School, Senior
• Mariah Ramo, Waipahu High School, Junior
• Halle Myan Umayam, Kapolei High School, Senior
• Lauren Watarida, Kapolei High School, Junior

The Philippine Overseas Labor Office will provide a helpful guide on recruitment and deployment services in the Philippines. This interactive room can help answer your questions – from requirements, what to expect, culture, and who knows – maybe you can find opportunities or meet a potential employer at the conference!
Speakers: TBA

A panel of Filipino students from Columbia University will share presentations on their research, share personal experiences and challenge participants to find parallels and perspectives on the state of our mental health, especially during this pandemic.

Speakers:
• Joanne Michelle Ocampo, DrPH candidate, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University , Department of Population and Family Health: “Culture Bias in Mental Health and Future Opportunities”

• Raisa Santos, MPH student at Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University: “Me, Myself, and My Filipino Identity – The Decolonialization of the Diaspora Through Mental Health Sensitivity”

• AJ Jondonero, MA Journalism, Columbia University: “COVID-related Behaviors of Filpino-American Communities”

Moderated by: Dr. Christian Gloria, Associate Professor of Sociomedical Sciences at Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Leading Filipino social media channels and podcasts, Subtle Filipino Traits, SoCal Filipinos, and Filipino Fridays, present a friendly debate between two teams – each to present facts and examples why their position reigns supreme. Ultimately, the audience will be able to vote who wins it for that day, but get ready for competition, surprises, and who knows, a Team Kare Kare might just be the twist we need.

-Michelle Macrohon, Founder of Subtle Filipino Traits
-Jason Lustina, Founder of SoCal Filipinos
-Archierose Natividad and Jasmine Monton, Founder of Filipino Fridays Podcast
– Mellanie Tanada and Melenie Yap Chesneau of Filipino Story Time
– Frances Maher, Moderator

If you’re called cheugy then maybe it’s time to let the young ones lead? But what support can we give the new crop of leaders, and how can we best raise them while keeping our Filipino values intact? When do we become toxic and what examples of generational trauma should stop with us?