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A Day of Empowerment
Celebrating International Women's History Month 2016
The members of NaFFAA Illinois (Midwest Region 3 West) inducted 11 women during the 2016 Circle of Empowered Women (CEW) Educational Forum and Induction Luncheon on Saturday, March 26th in Skokie, Illinois.
This year's theme was Honoring Our Elders. The educational forum addressed timely issues including Filipino American Educational Downward Mobility, the Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act, Cyberstalking, and senior services for our elders.
The CEW is a network, founded in the Midwest in 2004, which provides mutual support, leadership growth, and experience sharing, among women, to create the foundation for lasting personal and social change.
2016 CEW INDUCTEES (L to R): Lesley Arca, Esq., Elisa Racelis Boughner, Kayla Delson (student inductee), Lakshmi Lakshmanan, Esq., Ginger Leopoldo, Amy Mara, Rupal Mistry, Nicole Reyes (student inductee), Fanny Sampson Cohen, Daliah Saper, Esq., Anne Shaw, Esq. Photo courtesy of Rose Tibayan
2016 THEME: Honoring Our Elders | CEW Inductees with Honored Guests, NaFFAA Illinois Officers, NaFFAA Midwest Region 3 West Leaders, and CEW founders. Photo courtesy of Ruby S. Bernardo
MEET THE 2016 FORUM PANELISTS
FORUM TOPIC
Congressional Gold Medal Bill
FORUM TOPIC
Cyberstalking
FORUM TOPIC
Educational Downward Mobility
FORUM TOPIC
Elder Care Services
 Abbey Eusebio |  Daliah Saper, Esq. |  Rose Tibayan |
|---|---|---|
 Michelle Lura White |
A Pew Research Center survey
shows that 40% of Internet users have experienced
harrassment, and that females of particular age cohorts endure higher rates of threats. Daliah Saper, principal attorney at Saper Law, and a leading media and entertainment attorney, will explore the impact of cyberstalking and cyber bullying.
Filipino veterans, who bravely took up arms for the United States during World War II, have long fought a battle for recognition. Emraida Kiram, a Filipino American community leader, will address the efforts of NAFFAA to obtain
recognition by the U.S. Congress and Senate for Filipino Veterans and to honor them for their efforts, and bravery, with Congressional gold medals.
When it comes to college degrees, research shows that U.S.-born Filipino Americans lag behind Philippine-born immigrants, and that females may be more affected. Rose Tibayan, CEO of
The Sampaguita Group, an Illinois-based non-profit which provides college scholarships to Filipino American women, will address the circumstances surrounding
this phenomenon.
MEET THE 2016 CEW INDUCTEES
 EMPOWERED WOMEN |  Lesley Arca, Esq. |  Elisa Racelis Boughner |
|---|---|---|
 Kayla Delson |  Lakshmi Lakshmanan, Esq. |  Ginger Leopoldo |
 Amy Mara |  Rupal Mistry |  Nicole Reyes |
 Fanny Sampson Cohen | Daliah Saper, Esq. |  Anne Shaw, Esq. |
Click on their photos to learn more about our inductees.
Many women naturally are caretakers of their aging parents. Michelle Lura White, Manager of Business and Workforce Development at Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA), will outline services which support older adults and their caregivers. CMAA provides in-home services to seniors and individuals with physical disabilities and educates the community about programs.
A LOOK BACK 2015
2015 INDUCTEES with NFFAA Illinois Officers and Dignitaries - (Front Row L to R): Rose Tibayan, 2015 Director of Media, NaFFAA Illinois; Kulsum Ameji, Esq.; Maria Isabel Lopez; Eleonor Gonzales, M.D.; Hon. Anjana Hansen; Jesse White, Illinois Secretary of State; Vernie Morales, Director, Philippine Tourism, Chicago; Cindy Flores, 2015 Chair, NaFFAA Illinois; Hon. Gene Calonge, Consul General of the Philippines, Chicago; Rian Mari Francisco; Donna Fahrenbach; Dionalane Cannon; Edith Ardiente. (Back Row L to R): Abbey Eusebio, 2015 Vice Chair, NaFFAA Illinois; Lynnette Torres 2015 Treasurer, NaFFAA Illinois; Geri Aglipay; Luyang Yang; Jovie Calma; Iris Sagrado; Linda Hou; Jeannie Hoffman; Jonina Morita; Megan Nakano; Cristina Madridejos Mancini; Alma Reed, Secretary, NaFFAA Illinois. Photo courtesy of Chaziel Patron
2015 FORUM GALLERY
 2015 CEW ForumAbbey Eusebio, Forum Chair |  2015 CEW ForumGeri Aglipay, Speaker |  2015 CEW ForumJosina Morita, Speaker |
|---|---|---|
 2015 CEW ForumRichard Blasen, Speaker |  2015 CEW ForumRomulo Victor M. Israel Jr., Deputy Consul General of the Philippines, Chicago, with Richard Blasen |  2015 CEW Forum |
 2015 CEW ForumCindy Flores,Chair, NaFFAA Illinois |  2015 CEW Forum |  2015 CEW Forum |
 2015 CEW Forum |  2015 CEW Forum |  2015 CEW Forum |
 2015 CEW Forum |  2015 CEW Forum |  2015 CEW Forum |
 2015 CEW Forum |  2015 CEW ForumLain Frias, DuPage County Chair, NaFFAA Illinois |  2015 CEW ForumMerle Perricone, Hospitality Chair, NaFFAA Illinois |
 2015 CEW Forum |  2015 CEW ForumJelly Carandang, Chair, Region 3 West, NaFFAA and P. Emraida Kiram, Vice Chair, NaFFAA National |  2015 CEW Forum |
 2015 CEW ForumEdith Ardiente, 2015 CEW Inductee |  2015 CEW ForumDionalane Cannon, 2015 CEW Inductee |  2015 CEW Forum |
 2015 CEW Forum |  2015 CEW ForumLuyang Yang, 215 CEW Inductee |  2015 CEW ForumGal Casquejo, Cook County Chair, NaFFAA Illinois |
 2015 CEW ForumMariano Santos, Editor and Publisher, PINOY news magazine |  2015 CEW ForumGeri Aglipay, Josina Morita, Richard Blasen, Abbey Eusebio |
2015 CEW INDUCTEES
Click on their photos to learn more about our inductees.
 |  Geri Aglipay |  Kulsum Ameji, Esq. |
|---|---|---|
 Edith Ardiente |  Jovie Calma |  Dionalane Jane Cannon |
 Donna Fahrenbach |  Rian Mari Francisco |  Eleonor M. Gonzales, MD |
 Hon. Anjana Hansen |  C. Jeannie Hoffman |  Linda Hou |
 Maria Isabel Lopez |  Cristina Madridejos Mancini |  Josina Morita |
 Megan Nakano |  Iris Sagrado |  Luyang Yang |
