FWN AMBASSADOR PROGRAM

 

 You.Are.Magnificently.Awesome!

Thank YOU for applying for FWN Ambassador! You will be FWN's feet on the ground championing FWN and its vision, mission and goals.

FWN VISION
A Filipina woman leader in every sector of the economy

FWN MISSION
Position Filipina women as leaders and economic and social contributors to the global economy.

FWN PRIORITY ISSUES
FWN supports the conditions for success for Filipina women.

  1. Influence Filipina popular culture.

  2. Appoint and elect Filipina women to leadership positions in the public and private sectors.

  3. Eliminate all forms of violence and discrimination against Filipina women and girls.

  4. Achieve economic independence in housing, wages, and pay equity for equal work.

  5. Access to public services in education, immigration, health care, child care, senior services, and transportation.

  6. Support Filipina women's right to choose for reproductive freedom.

WHO ARE THE FWN AMBASSADORS?

  1. FWN Ambassadors are Most Influential Filipina Women in the World Awardees in Good Standing.

  2. FWN Ambassadors are influencers who represent FWN professionally in their respective geographic locations.

  3. FWN Ambassadors are appointed to the FWN Ambassador Club, an influential group responsible for planning the flawless execution of FWN's programs and initiatives supervised by the FWN Board.

  4. FWN Ambassadors know at heart FWN’s vision, mission, priority issues and program areas.

  5. FWN Ambassadors will spread the word about FWN's Most Influential Filipina Women in the World Awardees: who they are, what they do, their accomplishments, and their innovative global projects that benefit Filipina women in their respective geographic locations.

  6. FWN Ambassadors will identify potential nominees in their geographic region who may qualify for FWN's Most Influential Filipina Woman in the World Award. FWN Ambassadors will submit nominations annually.

  7. FWN Ambassadors will receive exposure for leading exclusive gatherings of influential Filipina women leaders worldwide.

  8. FWN Ambassadorships are an excellent opportunity for the FWN Ambassador and her organization to be involved in shaping the FWN Brand and the image of Filipina Women worldwide.

  9. FWN Ambassadors will be appointed to roles that are chaired/co-chaired by one or two members of the FWN Board of Directors and together carry out its projects.

  10. FWN Ambassadors commit to a 2-year tenure. Tenure renewal will be based on performance of expectations.

  11. FWN Ambassadors commit to convening two events a year in their assigned geographic areas. Events are designed to support FWN’s vision, mission, goals, priority issues, and program areas. 1) one event for FWN Awardees in their region; 2) a second event for the larger community. The public event is to identify potential nominees who may qualify for the Most Influential Filipina Woman Award.

  12. FWN Ambassadors commit to attending the Filipina Leadership Global Summit yearly to present Ambassadorial Impact Reports and Future Projects.

  13. FWN Ambassadors commit to making themselves available for Zoom meetings with fellow Ambassadors and FWN Board Members in charge, to ensure flawless execution of projects, as assigned.

  14. FWN Ambassadors commit to equipping themselves with the technical tools including a smartphone with a voice, data, and text mobile plan, and an active computer/desktop or laptop with a WIFI/internet plan that can run the remote applications used by FWN to accomplish the areas of responsibilities, as assigned.

  15. FWN Ambassadors are social media savvy and have social media accounts.

  16. FWN Ambassadors serve as volunteers, and there will be no compensation for volunteer hours. FWN will reimburse expenses incurred in convening events based on a budget pre-approved by the FWN Board.

  17. FWN Ambassadors commit to attending a 2-hour onboarding session via Zoom to fully ensure an understanding of the roles and expectations of this significant role.

PURPOSE OF THE FWN AMBASSADOR CLUB

The primary purpose of the Ambassador Club is to get the word out about the Filipina Women's Network and to help FWN increase its visibility about its initiatives that are shaping Filipina women's image worldwide.

FWN 5 PROGRAM AREAS 

  1. FWN BRANDING

    Most Influential Filipina Woman in the World Awards™

    Annual Filipina Leadership Global Summit
    Filipina Action Now

    Pinay Power 2025 Awardee Reunion

    Shape the Filipina Image

  2. SOCIAL JUSTICE AND CIVIL RIGHTS

    Anti-Domestic Violence Workshop
    Human Trafficking Awareness

    Immigrant Rights

    Labor Trafficking Awareness

  3. COALITION BUILDING

    Corporate Filipino/Asian employee affinity groups

    Local Women's Organizations and Male Allies

    Local embassies and consulates of FWN Awardees

    Organizations with high Filipino employee populations

    Pinay Power 2025 Reunion
    Pinay Entrepreneurship Series
    Strategic Alliances:

  4. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

    100 Pinay Girls Who Will One Day Influence the World

    Boards & Commissions Appointments Training

    FEMtorMatch™

    Filipino Voter Registration

    Filipinas in Motion

    FWN Fellows and Interns
    Pinay Speed Femtoring
    Pinay Leaders Salon
    Political Education Training

  5. FILIPINA CULTURE AWARENESS

    FWN Salo Salo™
    Sheroes Monologues™
    DISRUPT Book Readings
    DISRUPT Leadership Competencies Workshops
    Filipina Global Leadership Book Series @ Amazon: on.ffwn.org/DISRUPT
    - DISRUPT. Filipina Women: Proud. Loud. Leading Without A Doubt.
    - D2.0. Filipina Women: Daring to Lead.
    - D3.0. Filipina Women: RISING
    - D4.0 Filipina Women: BEING

Duties of FWN Global Ambassador
(2-year term)

  • Appoint the various committee positions. Ambassador is Chair.

  • Ensure activities and programs are aligned with FWN Priority Issues.

  • The Vice-Chair will assume the role of Chair when the Chair is unavailable.

  • FWN Board determines changes in the Ambassador's duties as advised by the committee Chair/Co-Chair.

  • The Chair will submit nominees to the FWN Board for the next Chair when Ambassador’s tenure expires.

ROLE DESCRIPTIONS

  • Chair: FWN Global Ambassador

  • Vice-Chair will assume the role of Chair when the Chair is unavailable.

  • Secretary tracks the Cebu events calendar, FWN Cebu-based Awardees’ participation, records minutes.

  • Treasurer helps the Ambassador develop the Event Budget. Monitors event registrations in collaboration with FWN Global, local sponsorships, event expenses, and generate financial reports.

  • PR/Social Media Coordinator creates a communications campaign to highlight the FWN Awardees accomplishments and events.

  • Event Coordinator collaborates with Chair and Treasurer planning of events.

PROGRAMS

  • Ensure activities and programs are aligned with FWN Priority Issues.

  • Minimum of two events annually, e.g., Book Launch, FWN Awardees ONLY event, Pinay Speed Femtoring, Global Pitch Discussion

    Implementation

    • Programs and Activities are designed to raise funding to cover the costs of activities

    • Revenue source: program fees and sponsorships

    • Submit an Annual Program Proposal in Q1 with budget costs, objectives, and outputs and send it to Chair, VP, Ambassador for FWN Board approval.

    • FWN designs event invites so there's continuity with FWN branding.

    • FWN receives registrations and will provide the Ambassador with registration updates

    • Events will be published at ffwn.org/events.

    • Ambassadors will promote and eblast their events locally

REPORTING

  • Event registrations and sponsorships are collected by FWN Global. The registrations collected will pay for expenses based on the budget submitted, less merchant card processing costs (5%).

  • FWN may pay for any deposits required for large-budgeted expenses supported by an invoice and signed contract when the Ambassador cannot advance the expense.

  • Quarterly status reports are to be submitted to the VP, Ambassador Program.

  • The annual final report is to be submitted to the VP, Ambassador with a financial statement, programming results, and recommendations for process improvements, if any

  • The Ambassadors’ Annual Reports are published in the FWN Magazine and released at the Summit. Refer to FWN Magazine 2024 for the 2022-2024 Ambassador Reports.

FWN AMBASSADOR REPORTS (2022-2024)

A Mosaic of Filipina Women DISRUPT
the Status Quo in Canada 
Rosary Escaño
Canada Ambassador (2022-2024) 

NEW FWN CANADA MEMBERS The FWN Summit 2023 in Prague, Czech Republic awarded and welcomed 3 Filipino- Canadians as new FWN members:

  1. Dr. Denise Koh from Manitoba: Public Health/Occupational Medicine specialist, hypnotherapist, life coach, motivational speaker, mentor, social justice advocate, and leader in the ethnocultural community. Dr. Denise founded MeResRX, created the MedResRX Hypnotherapy App, and co- authored two book collaborations (Artificial Intelligence in Medicine and Canada’s Family Doctor Crisis)

  2. Consul Connie Lacson from Nova Scotia: Philippine Consul ad honorem to Nova Scotia, with oversight to New Brunswick. She holds a special place in the hearts of more than 15,000 Filipino immigrants in Atlantic Canada, with her most notable achievement having a pivotal role in the credential recognition of Philippine-educated nurses in Nova Scotia.

  3. Jennifer Mah from Alberta: Dean for the Faculty of Health Studies at NorQuest College. She led the Practical Nurse Program through tremendous growth, the development of over 20 programs, a new Provincial Health Care Aide Curriculum, building the first award-winning virtual reality medication administration, developing initiatives in China, the Philippines, and Jamaica and securing a $12.8M grant. 

FWN CANADA ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION

The FWN Canada Roundtable Discussion, held during Women’s Month of 2023, brought together eight members of the Filipina Women’s Network (FWN) to share their insights and experiences regarding the significance of being recognized as one of the Most Influential Filipina Women in the World, representing Canada. This material continues to serve as an introduction to the Filipina Women’s Network, highlighting the award’s importance and its impact on empowering Filipina trailblazers.

DISRUPT 4.0 BOOK LAUNCH

The Disrupt 4.0 Book Launch and Disrupt Series promotions in August 2023 drew around 90 dynamic Filipina women and supportive male allies to the Philippine Consulate General in Toronto for an inspiring evening celebrating powerful Filipina narratives. Attendees were immersed in a vibrant atmosphere of storytelling, networking, and engaging activities that fostered connections across generations.

2024 FWN CANADA EVENTS

She Matters: Prioritizing Women’s Health and Wellbeing will gather Filipina women who would like to participate in a get-together and open discussion on pressing women’s health issues in October, timing it during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Headlining this will be FWN members who are in the healthcare industry sharing their expertise and insights, together with guests who will share their survival stories and experiences.

She Connects: An Evening of Empowerment and Inspiring Conversations in November will gather Filipina women and FWN Members over speed networking, a woman leader speaker to discuss resilience and empowerment, a panel discussion to career challenges, work-life balance and leadership with Q&A session and participants sharing. Networking break and sharing of personal stories, lessons learned, and fostering a sense of community. 

Strengthening Global Filipina Leadership:
A Report on Community Building, Advocacy, and International Collaboration as the Philippine Ambassador of the Filipina Women’s Network 
Mary Joy Canon Abaquin
Philippine Ambassador (2022-2024) 

I have had the privilege of promoting FWN’s mission and vision, extending support to FWN Sisters beyond the geographical boundaries of the Philippines, as we support the intersectionalities of the advocacies of Philippine-based FWN Sisters and Global FWN Sisters who come home to the Philippines, to share their initiatives and aspirations.

FWN DISRUPTing Philippines, February 16, 2023, Marriot Hotel 

The FWN DISRUPT Movement comes home to the Philippines as 16 authors of DISRUPT 4.0 and guest authors from DISRUPT 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0 join forces for an afternoon of sharing stories of Pinay Power: Liberation, Transformation, and Change. It was my privilege to host the fun format of round theater as we gave women the spotlight in the ballroom to read from their chapters. It was a full house of authors who moved the audience from teary-eyed to laughing their eyes out with their stories.

FWN DISRUPTing Manila: Mayor Honey Lacuna Hosts Binondo Food Crawl, March 2, 2023

32 FWN Sisters, learned about the streets of Manila, its historic landmarks, and most of all experienced the famous Binondo Food Crawl. The famous saying that the way to a man’s heart is through the stomach resounded to FWN Sisters as bonding, stories, laughter, and a renewed appreciation for Filipino history and culture became a shared experience. 

FWN New Year 2024 Pinay Global Pinay Power, Marriot Hotel, January 11, 2024 

FWN Sisters open a New Year with the Power of Miracles and Courageous Intentions. In partnership with Megaworld, FWN Sisters donned their hats and fascinators for an Unstoppable 2024: Global Pinay Power Tea at Marriot Hotel Manila. 

FWN Sisterhood Beyond Borders: Supporting Global Pitches, INTERSECTIONALITY, and DISRUPTIONS

There have been many informal gatherings, community-building activities, and opportunities to support each other’s work and advocacies. I want to share some key initiatives that were supported through the FWN Philippine Ambassador position:

a. DISRUPTing Benguet, October 6, 2023, Benguet State University, La Trinidad, Book Launch of the 4th Filipina Leadership Series Book, Maria Beebee. 

b. FWN Supports I.D.E.A.(Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Anti-Discrimination), February 9, 2024, Julyan’s Cafe, Makati. 

c. DISRUPTing Philippine Wines and Coffee - February 22, 2024, Olive Rose, The Farmhouse Table, Manila

d. Celebrating Women’s Month with FWN Featured Artist in the National Museum, March, 22, 2024, National Museum Manila.

e. FWN Femtors at the Youth Innovation Challenge, April 13, 2024, Manila

f. FWN Reception for Minister Rechie Valdez, MP, Minister of Small Business, July 21, 2024, Manila Peninsula, Makati

Empowering Filipina Leadership:
Disrupting the Status Quo, Amplifying Voices,
and Protecting the Environment 
Edith Winterhalter
Southern California Ambassador 2023-2024 

Over the past two years, I’ve had the privilege of leading activities that reflect these values, shaping impactful experiences that elevate Filipina leadership and build community. Here are four memorable events that have embodied this mission.

FWN Goes to the Beach: Santa Monica Beach Clean-Up, a Collective Stand for Our Environment (August 12,2023)

On August 12, 2023, we gathered on the shores of Santa Monica with a team of 8 committed FWN volunteers for a beach clean-up. 

FWN DISRUPTed Los Angeles: DISRUPT 4.0 Book Launch (September 22, 2023)

On September 22, 2023, the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles became the stage for an evening of inspiration, as we launched FWN’s DISRUPT 4.0 book. This wasn’t just a celebration of literature; it was a moment to amplify Filipina voices in leadership globally. 

Homage to Filipina Voices: In Celebration of Women’s History Month (March 31, 2024) 

On March 31, 2024, in celebration of Women’s History Month, we hosted “Homage to Filipina Voices” at the Los Angeles Athletic Club, bringing together Filipina leaders to engage in powerful conversations on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. 

FWN Pinay Speed FEMtoring: Lifting Future Filipina Leaders (September 14, 2024)

On September 14, 2024, we held Southern California’s first FWN Pinay Speed FEMtoring in Eagle Rock, California. This proved to be an exhilarating and inspirational event that brought together students, young professionals, and women at various stages of their careers. 

These four events serve as meaningful capstones as I transition out of my role as the Southern California ambassador for FWN. While this chapter of my journey comes to an end, I know that this is only the beginning. The mission to disrupt the status quo, amplify Filipina voices, and create opportunities for future leaders will continue to grow stronger. I am filled with excitement and pride as I look forward to supporting the next ambassador in carrying on this wonderful journey, ensuring that the spirit of the FWN sisterhood remains invincible for generations to come.

FWN Midwest Report
Maria Fides Balita
Midwest Ambassador 2023-2024 

The past 2 years as inaugural FWN Ambassador for the United States – Midwest has been remarkable. My strategy was to “Build and Reconnect”. Midwest has only a few FWN awardees and far in between geographically. On October 14th, 2023, we held the Disrupt 4.0 Book Launch at the Carlucci, in Rosemont, Illinois.

It was a tremendous opportunity to promote visibility of FWN, its programs and advocacy, as well as identify potential influential women nominees. The Oct 14th event was graced by FWN Founder and CEO Marily Mondejar (San Francisco), authors and FWN awardees such as Lucy Reyes (Canada), Edith Winterhalter (FWN Ambassador - Los Angeles), and Geri Zeldes (Michigan). Our guest readers included Malve Ildefonso, FWN awardee (Los Angeles), Gayle Floresca, Theresa Icalina, Veronica Leighton and Pastor Nancy Abiera. The book launch became a springboard to reconnect with Midwest FWN members.

Supporting fellow ambassadors and strengthening global relationships are also characteristic of this program. In 2023, I collaborated with fellow FWN Ambassador Edith Winterhalter by attending the FWN Los Angeles Beach Clean-up, and she as our guest author in the Chicago Book Launch.

I also had the opportunity to have catch-up dinners with fellow ambassadors Joy Abaquin, Philippines in September 2023 and July 2024, and Rosarie Escano, Toronto, in June 2024. These dinners were attended by FWN sisters from respective countries, solidifying relationships and common bond of promoting FWN programs, and a space where powerful and influential women intersect in fun, purpose, and humility. 

As one of the inaugural ambassadors for FWN, the title comes with responsibility and pride. May our efforts and contributions be an inspiration and pave the way for the next FWN ambassadors. Cheers!

====== IMPORTANT ======

In addition, to the FWN Ambassador ROLES, here are the operational EXPECTATIONS from the FWN Ambassadors:

Please choose up to three roles you'd like to participate in and contribute your expertise, resources, and time. You may be expected to recruit your fellow sub-committee members. FWN will evaluate and finalize assignments.

  1. FWN awardee in good standing (annual awardee contributions current) 

  2. Attend and register for the Filipina Summit annually

  3. Attend the 2-hour onboarding session as scheduled.

  4. Attend bi-monthly Zoom meetings until the Filipina Summit dates. Succeeding Zoom meetings will be agreed upon at the Filipina Summit.

  5. Submit Ambassador updates and reports before Zoom meetings, as assigned. A Zoom meeting invite will be sent to you.

  6. Attend the FWN Board Meeting at the Filipina Summit.

  7. Convene media conferences and attend press conferences, as assigned.

  8. Represent Filipina Women's Network professionally at events, gatherings, festivals, conferences, and other related meeting opportunities to promote FWN and its work.

  9. Commit to at least 20 volunteer hours bi-monthly to fulfill the tasks of your chosen FWN Ambassador role.

Questions? Email FWN CEO at FWN100@ffwn.org