LEAD Filipino Texas

LEAD Filipino Texas is a community-centered nonprofit organization based in San Antonio dedicated to strengthening Filipino/a/x civic participation, leadership, and representation in Texas. As one of the fastest-growing Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) populations in the state—with over 210,000 Filipinos calling Texas home—our community’s presence is strong, yet our voices remain underrepresented in public leadership and policy spaces. Through local organizing, cultural celebration, and civic engagement, LEAD Filipino Texas empowers Filipino Americans to lead boldly and live fully. Rooted in the broader mission of LEAD Filipino, our Texas chapter builds systems and programs that connect culture, knowledge, and power. We work alongside community members to create civic pipelines, deepen political understanding, and foster economic and social opportunities for Filipina/x/o Texans to thrive. 

LEAD Filipino was founded in 2015 as a grassroots effort to uplift Filipina/x/o leadership, cultural pride, and civic awareness. Over the past decade, the organization has grown from a volunteer collective into a national nonprofit with active chapters in California, Nevada, and Texas. Driven by a belief that Filipino Americans should be visible, heard, and represented in public life, LEAD Filipino focuses on civic engagement, culturally responsive education, health equity, and community organizing. 

In Texas, LEAD Filipino launched its San Antonio chapter to specifically address the unique civic, cultural, and leadership needs of Filipino Texans. Through these efforts and ongoing grassroots engagement, LEAD Filipino Texas is building a vibrant civic ecosystem where Filipina/x/o voices are equipped, visible, and influential in shaping the future of their communities. 

Our monthly meetings are community-centered gatherings that create space to learn, connect, and care for one another. These meetings often take the form of events where we host skill-building workshops, invite guest speakers, and organize holistic health and wellness activities that center the whole person. Historically, our gatherings have included events like Pickleball & Puso, the Filipina American Holistic Health (FAHM) workshop, and other community-led conversations and activities. Together, these monthly meetings reflect our commitment to accessible leadership development, collective care, and building meaningful connections across the Filipino community in Texas.

The Future Filipino: Boards & Commissions Training is designed to prepare Filipina/x/o community members to serve on local boards and commissions across Texas. This program offers practical guidance on navigating application processes, understanding civic structures, and building the confidence to step into public leadership. Applications are now live through January 31—learn more and apply at the link here to take the next step in shaping decision-making spaces that reflect our communities.

The Fly Pinays Leadership Summit Texas is our effort to build a space dedicated to celebrating and cultivating Filipina/x/o leadership in Texas. Designed as a statewide gathering, this summit will bring together community leaders, organizers, creatives, and professionals to connect, learn, and grow together. We’re currently in the planning stages and excited to shape a Fly Pinays experience that reflects the voices, stories, and leadership of Filipina/x/o Texans.

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1305 E Houston St. San Antonio, TX 78205

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