NaFFAA Illinois

2015 NaFFAA ILLINOIS Chapter Officers

LYNNETTE TORRES | Treasurer, Illinois Chapter

Lynnette was inducted into NaFFA's Circle of Empowered Women during its inaugural year in 2004. She is a professional registered nurse, administrator, and consultant to Glen Health and Home Management. Her deep knowledge of the industry makes her a popular speaker at healthcare symposia where she shares information about management and financial empowerment. An avid traveler, Lynnette has visited 300 cities, in 28 countries, and is still counting! A woman of faith, she leads her women's group at Chicago Suburban Christian Church in Melrose Park, IL, and volunteers for the organization, 'Kids Against Hunger.' Born in Aparri, Cagayan, in the Philippines, she and her husband Roberto have a daughter named Gail. Lynnette is a 'foodie,' loves to play the piano, and enjoys traveling. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in education from De LaSalle University, and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Chinese General Manila.

RIAN MARIE FRANCISCO | Secretary, Illinois Chapter

Rian was inducted into NaFFA's Circle of Empowered Women in 2015. She has spent the past five years evangelizing cultural education and awareness that has helped to position Filipinos in the United States as an emerging community. Embracing the core values of integrity, innovation, and growth, Rian has fed her insatiable interest in education, entertainment, music and culture through her community work as she engages with thought leaders and high-ranking decision makers. Her ultimate goal is to become a leader, using her drive and untiring commitment, to bring back the bayanihan in the community together with the new generation of Filipino Americans. Rian Mari holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in mass communications. She is a current employee of Walgreens Corporate Head Office in Deerfield, IL, and a former road manager for celebrities with ABS-CBN Star Magic of the Philippines.