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January 31, 2017 In response to the Trump Administration’s Executive Order and the subsequent blockage by the New York Federal Court, L.E.A.D Filipino issued the following statement: L.E.A.D Filipino stands in solidarity with the individuals and families targeted by last…

ANNOUNCEMENT: Starting this spring, L.E.A.D Filipino will begin offering monthly trainings and sessions for Filipin@s interested in learning how to run for office, serve on public commissions and committees, and nonprofit boards.  “Policy, Politics & Puto” will focus on equipping…

Filipina Mentors:  Here Pinay College Mentees:  Here Summit Volunteers:  Here Mentor and Mentee Applications close on February 10!

January 6, 2017 Last Friday, L.E.A.D Filipino joined a team of ~6 other Filipin@ and San Jose-based grassroots groups in a Filipino American Town Hall.  The partners of this event included: FANHS Santa Clara Valley Chapter, Anakbayan Silicon Valley, PAWIS,…

L.E.A.D has proudly teamed up with fellow grassroots organizations and nonprofits to bring a Filipino Town Hall to the San Jose community this January.  With President Obama vacating his seat on Jan 19, we want to send a strong message…

Looking for Student Organizers! $400 Stipends Available The IBOTO Pilipino (Vote Filipino) Collaborative is currently hiring student organizers to help deepen our engagement efforts with the South Bay Filipino community.  We are offering $400 stipends for part-time weekend work from…

Following the United States’ presidential outcome – and election of Donald Trump – our Founder, Angelica Cortez, spoke with Rappler to share sentiments and thoughts on our nation’s historic and highly contentious race. Check out the article on Rappler here.

BECOME A 2017 FLY PINAY MENTOR! On Saturday, March 11th, L.E.A.D will be hosting its first annual Fly Pinays Leadership Summit in San Jose, CA at the School of Arts & Culture. This single day is dedicated to celebrating the successes and…