ATTY. JASMINE V. HERNANDEZ EXCELLENCE IN LAW Nominator: Atty. Mark Javier, HOF Awardee Excellence in Law 2013 Jasmine Villaflor Hernandez is as an Assistant State’s Attorney with the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. A dedicated public servant, she currently serves as a second chair in its Juvenile Justice Bureau, Delinquency Division. In that capacity, Jasmine […]

JAN PAUL C. FERRER, CFP®, CRPC® VIA MAN OF THE YEAR 2015 Nominator: Ruben Salazar 2006 Awardee in Community Leadership Jan Paul has over 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. He transitioned to this industry after more than fourteen years in management. He held positions as an Investment Associate, and Operations Manager […]

A. GABRIEL ESTEBAN, PhD EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION-NATIONAL AWARD Nominator: Veronica Leighton, VT Publisher, CPRTV Executive Producer A. Gabriel Esteban was appointed 20th president of Seton Hall University in January 2011, after serving as interim president for six months. He has charged the University’s more than 900 faculty and 1,800 employees and nearly 10,000 undergraduate and […]

RON DE LOS SANTOS, MA, MHRIR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION Nominator: Ms. Jen Bingham, Resurrection U. Director of Marketing & Communications Ron de los Santos’ career in academia spans almost 10 years, as he has successfully led local universities in consistently exceeding goals in the areas of student recruitment and retention. Ron is currently the […]

IRENE CUALOPING OUTSTANDING ASIAN AMERICAN LEADERSHIP Nominator: Veronica Leighton, VT Publisher, CPRTV Executive Producer Business executive, communications specialist, attorney, photographer and author Irene Cualoping (pen name Rieny G. Cualoping) is managing partner, principal and founder of Chicago – based ENERI Communications, “Energy Upon Impact,” a creative advertising, marketing, strategic communications and development services venture founded in the year […]

JOHANNA M. COOK EXCELLENCE IN CULINARY ART IN SOCIAL MEDIAINTERNATIONAL AWARD Nominator: Jovie Calma, VT “Wassup” Columnist CPRTV Interview Host National cooking personality and host and founder of Momma Cuisine, Johanna Cook has been captivating audiences with Momma Cuisine for many years. The brand’s mission is to simply get families across America making Great Everyday Meals […]

AURORA N. ABELLA-AUSTRIACO EXCELLENCE IN LAW & PUBLIC SERVICE Nominator: Judge Jessica O’Brien, HOF Awardee Excellence in Law 2004 & Public Service in 2012 Aurora Abella-Austriaco is President of Austriaco and Associates Ltd where she concentrates her practice in the areas of commercial and real estate litigation and transactions , defense of mortgage foreclosure, and […]

EDITH MIJARES ARDIENTE, MS, PE, QEP VIA WOMAN OF THE YEAR Nominator: Mr. Gregory Vanderlaan, HOF Awardee 2015 Friend of the Filipino Edith Mijares Ardiente is a retired Vice President, Environmental and Energy Affairs at Navistar International Corporation, one of the world’s largest commercial and military truck, school bus and engine manufacturers. She was hired […]

THE REV. NANCY H. ABIERA EXCELLENCE AS A LIFE COACH Nominator: Robert Chavez, CPRTV LOL Star Nancy Abiera is an ordained minister of the Gospel and a Life Coach, teaching and mentoring people in understanding and discovering the true self, balancing and managing emotional challenges, as well as dealing with the deep issues of self […]

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 […]

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. 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 […]

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 […]