Dr. Jennifer Aying (2022-2023)
Role: Nurse Practitioner
Sponsoring Organization: Philippine Nurses Association of America / Philippine Nurses Association of American Foundation
Dr. Aying received her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from University of Massachusetts, Boston; As an APN/DNP, she has knowledge, expertise, skills in healthcare system’s leadership, policy development, and interdisciplinary collaboration in improving health care delivery, and increasing easy access to care.
Malie Chanel (2023-2023)
Role: Lead Wellness Navigator
Sponsoring Organization: Pacific Islander Community Association of Washington (PICAWA)
Malie’s passion stems from cultural upbringing in their village setting, as well as values instilled in them by their grandparents. There were always village events that required participation or contributions. They were taught about sharing with our neighbors, inviting passersby for meals or help distribute food to families in their village surroundings during any environmental or health disasters. It became a natural thing to do back home. At a young age, one becomes accustomed in giving as well as honoring everyone else in unselfish cultural practices.
Romeo De Vera (2022-2023)
Role: Registered Nurse
Sponsoring Organization: Philippine Nurses Association of America / Philippine Nurses Association of American Foundation
Romeo is the current chair of the PNA America Community Outreach Community. He is an adjunct faculty at Jacksonville University and a retired Nursing Education Specialist from Mayo Clinic Florida. He held various positions with PNA America and currently is an advisor of the PNA Northeast Florida Inc.
Anna Hao (2022-2023)
Role: Community Health Worker
Sponsoring Organization: NYU Center for the Study of Asian American Health (NYU CSAAH)
Anna Hao is a returning IPC Champion from our 2020-2021 cohort! She has served as a community health worker for NYU Langone Health for 3 years!
Amy Hoang (2022-2023)
Role: Community Outreach Rep for United Domestic Homecare Workers of America & trainer for California Independent Provider Training Center.
Sponsoring Organization: Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA)
Amy is a returning champion from our 20'-21' IPC Champion Cohort. Amy has been working as a bookkeeper and became a CAIPTC trainer for the Vietnamese community in 2016. She enjoys art, yoga, music cooking, and travel.
Darlene Johansen (2023-2023)
Role: EVS Tech
Sponsoring Organization: Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA)
Darlene works as an EVS Tech for the Swedish Medical Center.
Angelita Sherburne (2022-2023)
Role: EVS Tech
Sponsoring Organization: Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA)
Angelita is an EVS leader and certified healthcare environment technician service training trainer with 25 years of expertise in housekeeping including her supervisory and lead position in the Philippines.
She has an undergraduate in accounting management in PSBA , Manila Philippines and is an SEIU1199NW board member, EVS ,OEI and covid commitee member in SMC CH.
Her passion is to help the EVS to educate how to do the right process of cleaning and to control the spread of infection mostly right now that there is a pandemic. Helping EVS to fight for their rights and educate them to utilize safety at their job.
Gurvinder Singh (2022-2023)
Role: Community Health Worker
Sponsoring Organization: NYU Center for the Study of Asian American Health (CSAAH)
Susan Tran (2022-2023)
Role: Community Outreach Rep for United Domestic Homecare Workers of America & trainer for California Independent Provider Training Center.
Sponsoring Organization: Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA)
Susan is a returning champion from our 20'-21' IPC Champion Cohort. Susan attended San Diego State University in California and worked in the IT industry upon graduation. Later, she became an IHSS care provider for 10 years and has been a CAIPTC trainer for the last 5 years. She enjoys traveling and gardening.
Angelina Agaiava (2022-2023)
Role: Health Program Coordinator
Sponsoring Organization: Orange County Asian Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA)
Annisyah “Annie” Alamsyah (2022-2023)
Role: Postdoctoral Fellow
Sponsoring Organization: Papa Ola Lōkahi and I Ola Lāhui
Rosi Bolatagici (2022-2023)
Role: Wellness Navigator
Sponsoring Organization: Pacific Islander Community Association of Washington (PICA-WA)
Jiji Jally (2022-2023)
Role: Wellness Navigator
Sponsoring Organization: Pacific Islander Community Association of Washington (PICA-WA)
Stephanie Ong (2022-2023)
Role: Clinical Psychology Doctoral Intern
Sponsoring Organization: Papa Ola Lōkahi and I Ola Lāhui
Samantha Peralta (2022-2023)
Role: Health Program Coordinator
Sponsoring Organization: Orange County Asian Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA)
Dr. Marlon Saria (2022-2023)
Role: Nurse Scientist
Sponsoring Organization: Philippine Nurses Association of America (PNAA) and Philippine Nurses Association of America Foundation (PNAAF)
Marides Uytiepo (2022-2023)
Role: Health Program Coordinator
Sponsoring Organization: Orange County Asian Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA)
Helekūnihi Antonio (2021-2022)
Role: Data Entry Clerk and Tutor
Sponsoring Organization: Papa Ola Lokahi
Helekūnihi Antonio is a senior at Ka Haka ʻUla o Keʻelikōlani majoring in Hawaiian Studies with a personal focus on perpetuating Hawaiian language and culture through practice and continual learning.
Dr. Jennifer Aying (2021-2022)
Role: Nurse Practitioner
Sponsoring Organization: Philippine Nurses Association of America / Philippine Nurses Association of American Foundation
Dr. Aying received her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from University of Massachusetts, Boston; As an APN/DNP, she has knowledge, expertise, skills in healthcare system’s leadership, policy development, and interdisciplinary collaboration in improving health care delivery, and increasing easy access to care.