The Kommunidad

The Filipino Youth Fellowship Komunidad (Filipino term for Community) is a team of volunteers steering the development and implementation of the FYF Program, and are responsible for ensuring the success and long-term sustainability of the FYF.

The Steering Committee

Co-chairs: Mauriene Tolentino, Zenia Castanos

  • Fellowship Program Coordinators: Monica De Vera, Joshua Tuazon, Marinella Iballa

  • Communications & Engagement Leads: Viel Tolentino, Fritz Manguerra 

  • Social Media & Graphic Design Leads: Jhona Binos, Julian Arellano

Committee Members-at-Large

  • Fundraising Working Group: Dana Nagata, Gerald Adad, Louroz Mercader

  • Research and Policy Working Group: Nikki Pagaling, Richmond Uy, Miles Obile, John DeJesus, Alyssa Schenk, Matthew Morales, Joby Quiambao

  • Community Engagement Working Group: TBD

  • Communications Working Group: TBD

Advisory Panel

The Advisory Panel advises on the direction of the program that will ensure accountability to the sustainability of the program, acting as a resource/knowledge sharers for the program. 

  • Advisors: Kaia Arrow, Veronica Javier, Gerald Adad, Louroz Mercader, Alyssa Schenk, Matthew Morales, Dana Nagata, Joby Quiambao

We are always looking for volunteers to support the FYF. If you would like to volunteer as a Committee Member-at-Large, Mentor, or Advisor, kindly send us an email with your interest!