Fellows Cohorts

Addison Bulosan

Founder

The Specific Chiropractic Center - Kauai

• Kauai County Councilmember.
• Past President, Rice Street Business Association.

Dean Ramos

Project Management and Customer Success

CleverFi

• Marketing and logistics for UCE Wrestling.
• More than 20 years in IT; PMP certified.

Doug Williams

Director of Engineering

Laulea Engineering

• Licensed civil and environmental engineer in Hawaii, Oregon, and New Mexico.
• Focused on infrastructure design and environmental stewardship.

Jaynnel Agrade, RN

Director of Nursing / Registered Nurse Primary Care Giver

Caring Manoa

• Founded her own Nursing Case Management Agency.
• Certified CPR instructor and Licensed Training Provider with the American Red Cross.

Judy Relosimon Ng

Director of Brand Marketing

Servco Pacific Inc.

• Previously Toyota Brand Manager and Senior Manager.
• B.B.A. in Marketing, University of Hawaii at Manoa.

Linda Dela Cruz

Multimedia Storyteller and Mentor

• Work history includes KHVH 830 AM/KSSK, KHON2 TV, MidWeek, and the Hawaii Filipino Chronicle.
• Focused on storytelling, mentorship, and community building.

Linette Medina

Administrative Assistant

Amethyst Builders, LLC

• Licensed CPA with a B.S. in Accountancy.
• Background in tax services; volunteers assisting immigrant communities.

Matthew Aqui

Brand Manager, Lexus and Subaru

Servco Pacific

• Previously held brand management roles at Hawaiian Airlines.
• BBA in Marketing with a minor in Art, University of Hawaii at Manoa.

Melissa Pineda

Project Engineer

Amethyst Builders, LLC

• B.S. in Civil Engineering, University of Hawaii at Manoa.
• Manages DOE, State, and US Military construction projects.

Ryan Corpuz

Co-founding Member

Kaibigan Ng Lahaina

• More than 20 years in the food and beverage industry.
• Led wildfire recovery fundraising initiatives.

Bayani Bala

Educator, Artist, and Healer

• Queer Filipinx advocate.
• Volunteers with malama aina efforts and facilitates sustainable floral design workshops.

Denise Della-Sabas

Director of Business Development and Community Partnerships

Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center

• More than 12 years of service in Waianae.
• M.A. Healthcare Administration, M.P.H., and B.A. from the University of Washington.

Emily Lourdes Cristobal

Digital Producer

• Hosts The Debrief and the Repairing Earth podcast.
• B.S. in Journalism from Emerson College; pursuing an M.S. in Engineering, Sustainability, and Health at USD.

Jessica Agsalda

Project Manager

The Limtiaco Consulting Group

• Vice President, Hawaii Water Environment Association.
• American Water Works Association 5 Under 35 Award recipient.
• B.S. and M.S. in Civil Engineering, UH Manoa.

Joe Bolosan

Sales Manager

Servco Subaru Mapunapuna

• First-generation Filipino American.
• Renton Technical College graduate with a career progression through the automotive industry.

Joyce Kilgore

Medical Coding Department Lead

The Queens Health Systems

• M.S. Healthcare Management, Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School.
• Former journalist specializing in health information management.

Calvin John Bagaoisan

Executive Secretary

See Dai Doo Society

• Video Journalist and Editor at KHON2 News.
• Consecutive Society of Professional Journalists recognition recipient.
• Former United Filipino Council of Hawaii youth leader.

Constancio Paranal III

Innovation and Technology Program Director

Office of Economic Revitalization

• Co-founder, Finley Fort Foundation, providing emergency pet assistance and veterinary scholarships.
• Pacific-Asian Center for Entrepreneurship faculty fellow, UH Manoa.
• Former Program Coordinator for Unemployment Insurance technology modernization.

Darlene Flores

Chief Financial Officer

DreamHouse Ewa Beach PCS

• Previously Management Analyst at Child and Family Service, managing a 15 million dollar budget.
• Community engagement through Wahine Rising and Early College initiatives.

Jasper Marcelo

Career Professional

• Dedicated to merging profession and passion.
• Family legacy in agriculture and skilled trades.

Kat Duran-Higa

Product Design and Experience Manager

Terranox

• Founder of UXHI, a user experience design community.
• Filipino Jaycees of Honolulu member.
• B.A. Marketing, University of Hawaii - West Oahu.

Kristina Viloria

Middle School Academic Coach

DreamHouse Ewa Beach PCS

• Previously taught social studies, English language arts, and special education.
• B.A. UH Manoa; M.A. Education, Chaminade University of Honolulu.

Ma Cristina “Chachie” Abara

Podcast Creator

Kasamahan Co.

• Scholarly activist and educator.
• B.A. in Psychology and Philippine Studies with an Ilokano Studies concentration, UH Manoa.

Philippe Roque

Office Manager for House Majority Leader Nadine Nakamura

Hawaii State Legislature

• B.A. Social Sciences with a Sociology concentration, UH West Oahu.
• Community service volunteer and mentor based in Ewa Beach.

Rachel Cabanizas

Department Coordinator, Food and Beverage

Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort and Spa

• Volunteer with Junior Chamber International.
• B.S.B.A. in Travel Industry Management, Hawaii Pacific University.

Ryan Mandado

Chief Executive Officer

DreamHouse Ewa Beach

• Youngest charter school CEO in Hawaii.
• Former Senior Diversity Specialist at Google, leading the Culture Add DEI program.
• Doctorate in Education Leadership; B.A. American Studies and Mandarin Chinese, UH Manoa Presidential Scholar.

Arthur Valera

Realtor and Property Manager

• Previously Administrative Specialist to a construction Project Engineer.
• Focused on first-time homebuyers and real estate investors.

Eusebio Agcanas Jr.

District Sales Leader Designate

PepsiCo Frito-Lay

• B.S.B.A. in Business Management, Hawaii Pacific University.
• Previous roles at Liberty Mutual Insurance, Vector Marketing/Cutco, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

Jennifer Aquino

Vice President, Senior Branch Manager

HomeStreet Bank

• FCCH board member.
• Co-chaired the 2022 Trade Mission to the Philippines and the 2022 FCCH Christmas Party.
• Founder, Lunaviere Incorporated.

Jerome H. Adarna Jr.

Founder and CEO

Visionary Views LLC

• Real estate media and proptech company.
• FAA-licensed drone operator offering virtual tours, 3D capture, augmented reality staging, and HDR photography.

Lalaine Ignao

Co-founder and Owner

Sama Sama

• Filipino-inspired boba business with a cafe at Leeward Community College.
• Creator of Pusong Filipinx, a pop-up market for Filipino entrepreneurs.
• 2022 Young Filipino Entrepreneur of the Year, FCCH.
• M.S. New Media Journalism; reporter for The Filipino Channel.

Randy Cortez

Securities Investigator, Securities Enforcement Branch

Hawaii DCCA

• Co-founder, Palaman Purveyors.
• M.B.A. Chaminade University; B.A. Philosophy and Filipino/Philippine Literature, UH Manoa.
• Fulbright-Hays Scholar; J.D. UH William S. Richardson School of Law.

Randy Soriano

Executive Director

Hawaii LGBT Legacy Foundation

• More than 15 years in marketing and management.
• Former marketing leader at Title Guaranty Hawaii.
• Past President, Rotary E-Club of Hawaii; 2022 Honolulu Pride Chairperson.

Su Lazo

Director of Career Development

Purple Maia Foundation

• National Certified Counselor.
• Board member, Filipino Jaycees of Honolulu since 2020.
• JCI USA Charles Kulp Jr. Memorial Award recipient, 2022 Outstanding President.
• Started her career as a Big Four auditor in Washington, D.C.

Danicole Ramos

Ulu Lehua Scholar

UH William S. Richardson School of Law

• Military Equal Opportunity Officer, Hawaii Air National Guard.
• Young Democrats of Hawaii Vice-President.
• Former Government Affairs Analyst at Elemental Excelerator.
• B.A. Business Administration, Seattle University; M.P.A. American University.

Dr. Marel Ver

Physician and Surgeon

Pali Momi Medical Center

• Trauma Medical Director who developed the Pali Momi Level 3 Trauma Center in 2016.
• Fellowship in advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgery, Cleveland Clinic.
• 2017 Pacific Business News 40-Under-40 Awardee.
• President, Philippine Medical Association of Hawaii.

Jeff Orig

Writer, Director, Producer

Orig Media

• Boutique production company in Honolulu with a YouTube channel of more than 53,000 subscribers.
• Two Pele Awards for best local commercial; 2018 ITVFest official selection.
• Two-time Creative Lab Hawaii Fellow.
• Past winner, FCCH Young Filipino Entrepreneur of the Year.

Laren Eustace

Commercial Real Estate Advisor

NAI CBI Hawaii

• B.S. Finance and Real Estate, Kelley School of Business, Indiana University.
• Involved with the Filipino Junior Chamber, Rotary Club, and Building Industry Association.
• Future focus on affordable housing development.

Merlinda Garma

Trial Lawyer and Deputy Public Defender

• Television host of Hawaii Skin Diver, airing since 2004.
• President, Hawaii Filipino Lawyers Association.
• B.S. Biology UH; J.D. William S. Richardson School of Law.
• Crowned Miss Honolulu and competed in the Miss Hawaii pageant.

Natalie Millon

Community Grants and Initiatives Program Associate

Hawaii Community Foundation

• Owner of PhotoLuxe and Event Services.
• Eleven years of non-profit experience, previously with the Hawaii State Bar Association.
• 2021 JCI Executive VP; 2020 Chairman, Filipino Junior Chamber.