Honorary Chairpersons
Hon. Sec. Albert del Rosario
Gretchen del Rosario
Dr. Wilfrido J. Buhain
Lottie T. Buhain
*Also a member of the Board
† Tess R. Alarcon
Founder/ Executive Director Emeritus *
Teresita graduated from the University of the East with a Bachelor of Science in economics and finance. She retired from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after 23 years of service. Continue reading “† Tess R. Alarcon”
Larry V. Pacis
Chairman of the Board *
Larry graduated from Mapua Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree. He took graduate studies in Data Processing Management at Strayer University in Washington, D.C. Continue reading “Larry V. Pacis”
Solita M. Wakefield
President / COO *
Solita Wakefield is a former Senior Research Officer at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), where she served since 1991, and also worked as a consultant for the World Bank. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Economics from Maryknoll College and her master’s degree in Economics from Long Island University.
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Noel Torres
Treasurer*
Noel Torres has been working at the Department of Justice for the past 18 years. He is currently on the Board of Directors for the Filipino American Institute of Accountants and a member of Kababayan, Inc.
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Mila Nazal
Program Director: CARE (Calamity Assistance and Rehabilitation Endeavors) / Special Projects *
Angelita C. Sese
Secretary/ Program Director: Infrastructure *
Lyta is a graduate of the University of Santo Tomas College of Architecture. She recently retired from Kaiser Permanente after 20 years managing the design and construction of medical facilities in the mid-Atlantic states region. Continue reading “Angelita C. Sese”
Hazel Russell
Program Director: Scholarships *
Mrs. Russell has over 30 years of acquisition experience in both technical and program management positions. She has worked in private industry and various government agencies.
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Belen Saramosing-Ramirez
Program Director: Books*
Belen graduated at the University of Mindanao with a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, major in Banking and Finance. After graduation, she worked as Executive Assistant with various American-owned companies exporting Philippine bananas from Mindanao, Continue reading “Belen Saramosing-Ramirez”
Felipe Solis
Board Member
Felipe (a.k.a. Pepito) is an Electrical Engineering graduate from FEATI University in 1961. He is a retiree from the Federal Aviation Administration who managed the Critical Power Distribution Systems program. Continue reading “Felipe Solis”
Carlos C. Alvano
Board Member
Carlos is a retired Mechanical Engineer who worked in the private industry for 14 years and at the Internal Revenue Service for 26 years. He is a widower who lost his beloved wife, Anita, after 43 years of marriage. Continue reading “Carlos C. Alvano”
Leo A. Canseco, Esq.
Legal Counsel
Leo graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law, Juris Doctor, Georgetown University McDonough School of Business, Master’s Degree in Taxation, and the University of Maryland, Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Business Management.
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