Eduardo Carbillon Cabanayan, popularly called by friends as ED, was born and raised in the town of Sta. Maria, Pangasinan, Philippines on the 21st of February, 1961. Ed has shown his versatility and talent in the field of arts and music since the young age of twelve (12) when he became a member of the […]

Dennis Mondero has served as Executive Director of CMAA since August 2013, after serving for approximately ten years on CMAA’s Board of Directors. What prompted Dennis, a former practicing lawyer, to join the non-profit world and work for a social service agency that helps immigrants and the low income community is the sympathy he holds […]

Mary Jane Evangelista is the Director of Nursing Program and Vice-President of US Nursing Review. She is a professor at DeVry University–Chamberlain College of Nursing and the lead instructor for nursing review, lecture professor teaching medical surgical, pharmacology and clinical instructor at ATS Institute downtown Chicago. She is also the lead instructor at Allied Health […]

Maria Fides Balita is a Director of Adelfia LLC. Adelfia LLC is a women and minority-owned public accounting firm. Adelfia LLC provides audit, advisory, accounting, tax, international tax, information technology review/audit, and other services across industry-specialized practices including public sector/government, colleges and universities, not-for-profit organization, benefit plans, Fortune 500, and private companies. Maria joined Adelfia […]

Jojo Sayson, a world renowned international educator, motivational speaker, and NASA research scientist, received his Bachelors of Science in Physical Therapy from the Royal Pontifical University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines and his Masters Degree, and Doctorate in Orthopedic Manual Therapy through the Ola Grimsby Institute in Salt Lake City, Utah. A Fellow of […]

Dr. Jesse Corres is a world-renowned, sought-after resource speaker on facial rejuvenation, cancer, acne and dyspigmentation. An American Board Diplomate in Plastic Surgery, with interests in cosmetic surgery, facial cancer surgery and acne/pimple treatment, Dr. Corres came from humble beginnings as the eldest of ten siblings of public service-oriented parentage, mother/teacher Anacorita and father, World […]

Dr. Maria Theresa Taghap Cumba, lovingly referred to as, Marites, is the daughter of Dr. Cesar and Lilia Cumba of Morris, Illinois. Marites is the youngest of four: Maybelyn Cumba Rock MBA, Dr. Marissa Cumba Carmody, and Atty. Mark Caesar Cumba. She was a straight A student at Morris Community High School in Morris, Illinois […]

Nancy Economou is the founder and president of Watts of Love, a global solar lighting nonprofit committed to empowering the poorest of the poor in the darkest regions of the developing world. Nancy founded Watts of Love in 2012 following a trip to the Philippines where she participated in a feeding program and discovered the […]

Dr. Clarita Go Miraflor, PhD, RN, CHCQM is the Founding President of the Philippine Nurses Association of America, an organization established 35 years ago that “Provides a strong unified voice to support and advocate for all Filipino nurses in their quest to promote positive professional nursing image and provide quality and compassionate health care in […]

Darren Kramer is a dance instructor and musician that lives in the New York City-metro area. Originally from Chicago, his dance career began about 5 years ago when he walked through the doors of the esteemed dance school, Dance Manhattan, and began tutelage under internationally renowned dance instructors, including original Lindy Hop architect, Norma Miller. […]

Constance Shay-Hadley received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from the University of Illinois Medical Center in Chicago. She also received a Master of Science Degree from DePaul University in Chicago. She has held a variety of administrative, education, and clinical roles within her career. Her management experiences include Vice President of Patient Care […]

Lourdes Livas is a business owner, fashion model, beauty-titles holder, and talented ballroom dancer. Multi-awarded for her community involvement, her other awards include Hall of Fame award for Community Service & Dance Arts in 2006, High Profile Women by Fashion in Fashion, Most Outstanding Women, Calendar Moms of Pilipino American Social Service (PASS) in 2005, […]

Jon Cotay, age 40, is a fashion retail expert, entrepreneur, and philanthropist based in Chicago. After moving from his native Philippines to the U.S. at age 12, Cotay received his B.S. in Nursing at the University of Illinois. In 2002, he co-founded AKIRA, a women’s clothing boutique. Since then, AKIRA has grown into a lifestyle […]

Bruce was born and raised in Illinois. His grandfather was a Swedish-speaking, small-town dairyman who taught Bruce about fishing and hunting, the value of hard work and the importance of giving back. Bruce knew how to ride a horse at 6, milk a cow at 8, and shoot a rifle at 10. Bruce’s first job […]

Aeron Lancero was born June 13, to the parents of Armando and Rose Lancero. He was born and raised on the Island of Guam, which is a territory of the USA. Lancero is the second oldest among his three siblings. He was educated in the Philippines where he received his secondary, collegiate, and majored in […]

Born the 4th of December, this Sagitarrian is a true care topnotch in her own ways. Melencia Tolledo, or Mel as fondly called by many, earned her Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing at the De Ocampo Memorial College, Manila, Philippines. Ms. Tolledo worked as a Registered Nurse after her graduation and sailed through the […]