Building A Stronger Future for All Filipino-Americans
Connecting communities, celebrating achievements, and shaping a brighter tomorrow together.
Uniting Filipino Americans through culture, community, and a shared vision
Honoring Our Shared Roots
Our mission is to empower Filipino Americans by honoring our vibrant heritage and uniting our community. Through meaningful connections, dynamic events, and collective support, we inspire a shared pride in our culture while fostering a future where every Filipino American thrives.
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With a common mission to empower Filipino-Americans
Meet Our Leadership Team
Get to know the dedicated individuals behind our association.
Tess Pulido
President
Occupation: Paraeducator
Motivation: To give back to the community and create positive impact.
Occupation: Paraeducator
Motivation: To give back to the community and create positive impact.
Menchie Cayetano
Cultural Director
Occupation: Retired
Motivation: To pass down the spectacular cultural art to the new generations.
Occupation: Retired
Motivation: To pass down the spectacular cultural art to the new generations.
Elvie Escorro-Brown
VP of Communications
Occupation: Engineer
Motivation: For my sons to be closely connected to the Fil-Am communities.
Occupation: Engineer
Motivation: For my sons to be closely connected to the Fil-Am communities.
Jheng Macatangay
VP of Membership
Occ: Fraud Examiner
Motivation: Fil-Am community should be well represented and deserves to be acknowledged in the TriCities and WA.
Occ: Fraud Examiner
Motivation: Fil-Am community should be well represented and deserves to be acknowledged in the TriCities and WA.
Jacqueline Ternida
VP of Social Events
Occ: Substitute Teacher
Motivation: To build relationships with our "kababayans" and inspire to help the community.
Occ: Substitute Teacher
Motivation: To build relationships with our "kababayans" and inspire to help the community.
Kathleen Paranada
VP of Community Services
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Maydette Panganiban
VP of Social Outreach
Occ: Rewards&Relations Partner HR (MS student at Harvard online)
Motivation: Believed in giving back.
Occ: Rewards&Relations Partner HR (MS student at Harvard online)
Motivation: Believed in giving back.
Tess Ibarra
Treasurer
Occupation: Retired
Motivation: To live a good life having the capabilities to help and serve.
Occupation: Retired
Motivation: To live a good life having the capabilities to help and serve.
Victor Bobis
Auditor
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Jay Colegio Cruto
Business Manager
Occ: Firefighter/EMT
Motivation: My kids; for them to learn the Filipino culture and heritage and be connected with our "kapwa Filipino."
Occ: Firefighter/EMT
Motivation: My kids; for them to learn the Filipino culture and heritage and be connected with our "kapwa Filipino."
Kiko Salvante
Business Manager
Occupation: Cost Engineer
Motivation: The idea of building a Fil-AM Community Center to provide services to our community.
Occupation: Cost Engineer
Motivation: The idea of building a Fil-AM Community Center to provide services to our community.
Sha Kiamco
Secretary
Occ: Industrial Hygiene
Motivation: To connect w/ fellow countrymen.
Occ: Industrial Hygiene
Motivation: To connect w/ fellow countrymen.
Darwin Abella
Sergeant-at-Arms
Reverend Father Rex Familar
Spiritual Advisor
Deacon Alfredo Jocson
Spiritual Advisor
Reverend Pastor Hubert Rigor
Spiritual Advisor
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Words From Our Members
Check out what our members are saying about us and the amazing community we've built.
FilAm has been a great environment for my kids to experience our Filipino culture in a way...If you like the food and energetic atmosphere, this is the place to be.
Mac Thomas
Member
I am extremely grateful for the unwavering support and countless opportunities that have been generously provided to me by the association.
Enriqueta Mayuga
Member
The association has truly made a substantial and positive difference in my community, impacting the lives of residents in numerous ways.
Alecxandra Naunsaya
Member