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Filipina Summit: Friday, Oct 30, 2009 Schedule

Filipina Caucus
Friday, Oct 30, 2009
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Claremont Hotel, Berkeley, California

Register NOW. Daily registration available.
Go to www.filipinawomensnetwork.org/events
and click on "Filipina Summit"

Keynote -
"Filipina Leadership: Action NOW"
Ruthe Catolico Ashley
Chair, Presidential Advisory Council on Diversity
American Bar Association
Founding President & CEO, Calfornia ALL

Profile of Asian Women in the Workplace and Why CEDAW
is Critical to Filipina Women's Issues
Emily Murase. PhD
Executive Director, Department on the Satus of Women
San Francisco, CA

Learning Sessions

1) Filipinas in Motion: Peer Circles

We begin the Filipina Summit with getting to know your peers at breakfast. Join the Peer Circle of your choice. Four opportunities to network with peers - you may join a different Peer Circle each time:

Friday, Oct. 30 - 7:30-9am @ breakfast
Saturday, Oct. 31 - 7:30-9am @ breakfast; 12-1pm @ lunch
Sunday, Nov. 1 - 8-9am @ brunch

Filipinas in the Arts -

Judy Romanenkov, Artist, JBMR Paintings
Dr. Priscilla Magante Quinn, Educator

Filipinas in Successful Careers and Life Transitions -

Cora Tellez, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Sterling HSA
Zeny Cunanan, President & CEO, Galaxy Global Corporation

Filipinas in Communications -

Susie Quesada, Marketing Manager, Ramar Foods International
Nerissa Fernandez, Public Relations, ABS-CBN International

Filipinas in Education -

Eleonor Castillo, Ph.D. Candidate, University of Maryland, College Park
Thelma Boac, Principal, Silver Creek High School

Filipina Entrepreneurs -

Sol Manaay, Founder and CEO, CARE ON CALL, INC.
Lita Abele, President & CEO, U.S. Lumber

Filipinas in Finance & Administration -

Sonia Delen, Senior Vice President, Banc of America Leasing, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Judy Arteche Carr, Managing Director, Arteche Global Group

Filipinas in Healthcare -

Laarni San Juan, Public Health Nurse, San Mateo County
Norma Panahon, M.D., Medical Director, Buffalo Psychiatric Center

Filipinas in the Food Industry -

Lorrie Reynoso, Chef Instructor, Institute for Culinary Education
Brenda Buenviaje, Chef/Owner, Brenda's French Soul Food
Evelyn Bunoan, Master Chef / Restauranteur & TV Host,

Filipinas in Law -

Rose Zimmerman, City Attorney, City of Daly City
Carina Castaneda, Law Offices of Carina Castaneda

Filipinas in Management -

Rebecca Delgado, Vice President, Community Relations & Govt Affairs, Academy of Art University
Dr. Patricia Espiritu Halagao, Associate Professor, College of Education, University of Hawaii; Global Teach

Filipinas in Uniform & Government -

Lt. Col. Shirley Raguindin, Arizona National Guard
Captain Raquel Cruz Bono, Chief of Staff, Deputy Director, TRICARE Management Activity, Medical Corps, US Navy

Filipinas in Nonprofit, Faith & Community Organizations -

Joselyn Geaga-Rosenthal, Greater Echo Elysian Neighborhood Council, Los Angeles
Maria Banatao, Principal, Banatao Family Filipino American Education Fund

Filipinas in Politics -

Joanne F. Del Rosario, Mayor, Town of Colma, California
Lorraine Inouye, State Senator, Hawaii (former)

Filipinas in Science & Technology -

Dely Alcantara, Senior Research Scientist, Bureau of Business and Economic Research, University of New Mexico
Nana Luz, Co-Founder, Softype, Inc.
Dr. Nini Bautista

ABOUT FILIPINAS IN MOTION: PEER CIRCLES
These are small discussion groups of Filipina women in similar fields and professional areas of expertise. Each group has a Peer Discussion Leader who will facilitate the flow of ideas and ensure participant sharing and empowerment. Topics will cover career strategies, real-life stories (triumphs, struggles, accomplishments), an insider's perspective on how Filipinas navigate their unique workplaces, and best practices on how to "arrive, survive, and thrive" in the world of work. These small discussion circles will provide an environment to restart thought processes and expand thinking. Registered summit attendees can join any Peer Circle of their choice.

WHY PARTICIPATE:
Whether you're an entrepreneur, student, career changer, homemaker, new or re-entering the workplace, up-and-coming supervisor, seasoned manager, or top executive, Filipinas in Motion has a place for you. FWN provides tools to improve life skills, career competencies, and capacities for leadership effectiveness - thinking strategically, acting decisively, and influencing others. Focusing on real life, business, and career advancement experiences from practitioners, corporate managers, and community leaders.

2) Run Filipina Run: Filipina Women Who Could Be President (panel of Filipina Electeds) (Public Service Track)

>> Public Service Learning Track Chair: Dr. Jennifer Ong, API Caucus

>> Moderator: Ruth Uy Asmundson, Ph.D., Mayor, City of Davis, California

» Joanne del Rosario, Mayor, City of Colma (California)

Topic: What does it take to engage the next generation of Filipina politicians?

» Lorraine R. Inouye, (D) former Senator for District 1 (Hawaii)

Topic: What it takes to win

» Lynn Finnegan, (R) House Republican Leader, Representative for District 32 (Hawaii) (Invited)

Topic: Preparing to run - political consultants, fundraising, constituent issues and skill sets

» Gertrude Gregorio, Ph.D., Dean, Foothill College; President, School Board, New Haven Unified School District, Union City, California

Topic: Being Filipina in the political field

3) Filipina Leaders in the U.S. Military: Advancing Women in a Traditionally Male-Dominated Industry (Management Track)

>> Panel Chair: PS1Lorna Mae Devera, USN, Asian American/Pacific Islander Diversity Outreach Lead

» CAPP Raquel Bono, USN

» Lt. Col. Shirley Raguindin, Air National Guard

» Major Marlena Decelle, Army National Guard

4) Being Corporate Savvy: The “Unwritten Rules” of an Organization: What You Don't Know Can Hurt Your Career (Management Track)

>> Moderator: Denise Miles, Vice President, Social Responsibility Group, Wells Fargo

Topic: Building your credibility

» Mivic Hirose, President & CEO, Laguna Honda Hospital

Topic: How to Build Effective Coalitions

» Rose Zimmerman, City Attorney, City of Daly City

Topic: Gender Issues in the Workplace

» Cora Tellez, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Sterling HSA

Topic: As I See It: The Future for Filipina Women

4) Being Corporate Savvy: The “Unwritten Rules” of an Organization: What You Don't Know Can Hurt Your Career (Management Track)

>> Moderator: Denise Miles, Vice President, Social Responsibility Group, Wells Fargo

Topic: Building your credibility

» Mivic Hirose, President & CEO, Laguna Honda Hospital

Topic: How to Build Effective Coalitions

» Rose Zimmerman, City Attorney, City of Daly City

Topic: Gender Issues in the Workplace

» Cora Tellez, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Sterling HSA

Topic: As I See It: The Future for Filipina Women

5) (Entrepreneurship)

The Road to Entrepreneuring
>> Moderator: Josephine Romero, Trade Commissioner, Philippine Trade and Investment Center
Consulate General of the Philippines in San Francisco, USA

» Judy Arteche Carr, Managing Director, Arteche Global Group

» Susie Quesada, Marketing Manager, Ramar Foods International

» Delle Sering Fojas, President and CEO, Seven Seven Softwares (77Soft)

» Maryles Casto, (invited), President, Casto Travel

6) ("My Life")

Survivors, Pathways, Healing and Transformations. A heart to breast talk, shame to sharing, recovery to renewal (“My Life”)
>> Moderator: Mila Josue, Health and Wellness Educator, NAT Program Director American College of Nursing, Concord

» Gloria Caoile, (Survivor), Asian Pacific Labor Alliance, Senior Political Director , 100 Most Influential Filipina Women (2007)
» Shirley Orille Brasis, Survivor), City College of San Francisco, College Relations and Outreach, Nominee 100 most Influential Filipina Women, 2009
» Marlina Gonzales, (Survivor), Art Educator, Producer of InterMedia Arts of Minnesota and International Film Festivals, Pan-Asian Artist
» Jei Africa, PsyD, MSCP, Guest Speaker, Health Disparities Manager, San Mateo County Health System

Burlingame, California