Events

As a Community Organizer with seven years of experience, I have been part of committees and leadership positions bringing to life key events to engage culturally, politically, and socially. 

LIWAYWAY: BALIK TANAW (The Dawn: Looking Back)

Date: November 20, 2021

Context: A cultural event showcasing art, music, and performances inspired by the Filipino people’s vision of a new tomorrow. LIWAYWAY is being held to commemorate Andres Bonifacio Day celebrated at the end of November in the Philippines. Bonifacio, considered a hero who led the Filipino people in rising up against Spanish colonizers at the turn of the 20th century, continues to inspire Filipino-Americans, Filipino immigrants, and many in the US and across the world to advocate for a society that actualizes the aspirations of the people.

Organizations: Gabriela, MONIRA Foundation, Malaya, Migrante, PHRA, Anakbayan

Tasks: Community Outreach Committee, Organizational Representative, Cultural Performance, Logistics Volunteer

Voices from the Motherland: Exposure Trip Report

Date: October 20, 2019

Context: Two Gabriela members return from their summer integration mission, where they accompanied the day to day organizing of Filipinas in the Philippines. This event is a report and sharing of their reflections, while also honoring Filipino American History Month through a unique eating experience.

Organizations: Gabriela and Migrant Center

Tasks: Community Outreach Committee and Overall Point Lead for Event 

Call Her Ganda Screenings

Date: 2019-2021

Context: TW ANTI-TRANS VIOLENCE Screened Call Her Ganda for campus organizations, community members, and other human rights groups. Call Her Ganda is a documentary of a transgender Filipina woman who was found dead in a motel room, killed by leading suspect Scott Pemberton, a U.S. Marine, and the fight for justice and accountability. The ensuing case lays bare political tensions between the United States and the Philippines.

Organizations: Gabriela and various allies, such as Hudson Pride, FIND D3, and other human rights organizations.

Tasks: Organizational Development Officer, Facilitator, Logistics Lead

Philippine Independence Day Parade Contingent

Date: 2022-2023

Context: Organize a contingent to join the largest parade for Philippine Independence Day outside of the Philippines. As a coalition, we aim to join as a contingent to unite the Filipino people across the Northeast to continue the fight for genuine democracy against tyranny. We also welcome our non-Filipino allies who would like to be in solidarity with the Filipino people! 

Organizations: North East Coalition for Genuine Democracy in the Philippines

Tasks: Secretariat for the Coalition, Co-lead for the Program and Parade Committee, Co-lead for People's Marching Band, and Guerilla Theater Actor

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