Saturday October 2, 2021
2021 FAEAC VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
Inherited Legacies:
Identity, Impact, and Sustainability
A day summit of talks, activities, and workshops
Plenary I
Advocacy for Accessibility
Plenary II
Mental Health and Wellness
Plenary III
The Fight for Ethnic Studies
Panelists, who are parents, caregivers, organizers, educators and specialists will discuss the importance of advocacy for accessibility, disability justice, special education and education overall.
Panelists will introduce educational professionals to tools and strategies that support their mental health and wellness, which they can also extend to the families they serve. The panel will also discuss ways we can be cognizant of systemic issues that may be detrimental to our wellness, as well as ways we can support each other.
Panelists will provide insights from their personal experiences with the fight for Ethnic Studies in their local contexts. We will discuss challenges, supports, and recommendations to ensure authentic implementation and sustainability of Ethnic Studies programs.
FAEAC Grant Program
Proceeds from registration fees will support the FAEAC Grant Program for Filipinx Educational Projects. Application is open.
The Speakers
Dr. Naomi Q. Abesamis
Crystal Alberto
Dr. Nathan Ambrosio
Henry Aronson
Joanmarie Banez
Dr. Clifford Bersamira, Associate Professor
Arnel Calamba
Edwin Carlos
Janet Co
Dr. Angelica Cortez
Marlo De Lara, PhD
Dr. Liza Erpelo
Dr. Mathew Espinosa
James Fabionar
Doris Garcia
Vanessa Grijalva
Aimee Jurado
Dr. DJ Kuttin Kandi
Harvey Lozada
Kirin Macapugay
Belen Magers
Jennifer Manglicmot
Frank Mata
Nicollette Morales
Tracie Noriega
Jessica Page, MSW Candidate
Dr. Robyn Magalit Rodriguez
Erica Viray Santos
Megan Sapigao
Freedom Siyam
Dr. Amanda Solomon Amorao
Jen Soriano
Dr. Edwin Tan
Adelina Tancioco
Cyndi Abundabar Ting
Dr. Lily Ann Villaraza
