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LEAD Filipino
We are a nonprofit that organizes for FilAm civic participation, grassroots leadership and direct community action out of San Jose, California.
1.17.25 – 9th Annual Fly Pinays Leadership Summit
🔔 CALLING ALL Fly Pinays, Pinxys & Pinoys! 🔔 Our 9th Annual Fly Pinays Leadership Summit is on Saturday, March 22, 2025 from 9-5PM at Santa Clara University! This year’s programming is full of keynotes, panels, performances, and workshops centered…
1.8.25 – Future Filipino Deadline Extension & San JosĂ© Cohort Launch
🔔We’re extending the deadline to Monday, January 13 at 11:59PM PST! Apply Now Future Filipino is designed to prepare Filipina/x/o Americans for appointment to a board or commission within 6-9 months (or sooner) after completing the program. Our team offers…
1.07.25 – Knowing Your Rights to Mental Health Care in California
Join us for our workshop in partnership with the Santa Clara County Health System, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Santa Clara and Bay Area Legal Aid (Bay Legal) called “Know Your Rights to Mental Health Care in California”! Our…
12.29.24 – Our 2024 Annual Look-Back-At-It Report
Dear Kasamas, 2024 was extraordinary, it was not only a presidential election year, but it also marked our 9th Anniversary which brought excitement and opportunities alongside lessons and learnings. Like most of you, these past several weeks have been used…
12.23.24 – Get Involved with LEAD Filipino in 2025
Get involved with LEAD Filipino in 2025! This new year is your chance to be intentional. Build community and new relationships, share your skills with our local programs, or learn a new skill! Come through on Wednesday, January 15 from…
12.20.24 – Congratuling Cameron Sasai as the new Mayor of Pinole
We are proud to share that our Public Policy & Advocacy Coordinator, Cameron Sasai, has been appointed Mayor of Pinole! Raised by a proud Filipina immigrant mother and a Japanese American father, Cameron’s mission has been shaped by values of…
12.12.24 – Welcoming Faye Suficiencia as Executive & Program Assistant
We’re delighted to welcome Faye Suficiencia as the Executive & Program Assistant this fall! As the Executive and Program Assistant, Faye will be supporting our various culturally responsive programs and impact initiatives with her skillsets in logistics, fund development, and…
12.6.24 Future Filipino – Civic Leadership Program
We’re excited to announce our newest program, Future Filipino, a Boards and Commissions civic training and education initiative!✨ Future Filipino focuses on building grassroots pipelines to strengthen our democracy and representation by combining civic education with an understanding of FilAm…
12.5.24 – Welcoming Vaughn Villaverde as Board Member
Vaughn Villaverde will be joining the board as one of our newest members. With over a decade of experience in health policy and federal, state, and local safety net programs, Vaughn joined the AACI team in 2021 as the Director…
12.3.24 – #GivingTuesday – Your $25 Builds FilAm Community Leadership
Join us this Giving Tuesday as we come together to reflect upon and celebrate our continued advancement and impact across our communities. From co-leading the San José Voter Hub this past election, to launching new chapters in Las Vegas and…