WooHoo! Luisa Blue (Global FWN100™ '15) Elected Executive Vice President of SEIU, U.S. Trade Union's Highest Ranking Official

WooHoo! Luisa Blue (Global FWN100™ '15) Elected Executive Vice President of SEIU, U.S. Trade Union's Highest Ranking Official

"Luisa Blue (Global FWN100™ '15) was elected executive vice president by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) during its Quadrennial Convention in May. Since 2013, she has been chief executive officer of SEIU Local 521, which represents 40,000 public and nonprofit, private-sector workers in California’s central Bay Area region and in the Central Valley. Her historic election to a top post in the nation’s largest health care, property services and public services union is viewed by friends and co-workers as “a great next step” in a long union career." News story from The Inquirer.net

Jessica Cox (U.S FWN100™ ’09): Special Screening and Q&A of Right Footed: A Documentary

Jessica Cox (U.S FWN100™ ’09): Special Screening and Q&A of Right Footed: A Documentary

Born without arms as the result of a severe birth defect, Jessica Cox (U.S. FWN100™ '09) never allowed herself to believe that she couldn’t accomplish her dreams. Jessica's new film Right Footed chronicles her amazing story of overcoming adversity and follows her over a period of two years as she becomes a mentor for children with disabilities and their families, and a disability rights advocate working in the U.S.A. and abroad. The film screens in San Francisco's Presentation Theater this August! For tickets, email philintlaid@gmail.com

Delle Sering Fojas (Global FWN100™ '13): From party girl to tech company CEO

Delle Sering Fojas (Global FWN100™ '13): From party girl to tech company CEO

"While Delle Sering did not stay long at her first job, it was there where, she confessed, she learned a lot about working in New York, negotiating with the toughest customers, being obstinately competitive, until she became the hard-nosed marketing representative in technology and chief executive officer at Seven Seven Corporate Group. The free-spirited good-time girl is now a CEO!"

WooHoo! Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye (U.S. FWN100™ '07) Recognized with 2016 Morton A. Brody Distinguished Judicial Service Award

WooHoo! Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye (U.S. FWN100™ '07) Recognized with 2016 Morton A. Brody Distinguished Judicial Service Award

In recognition of her achievements, California Supreme Court Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye (U.S. FWN100™ '07) received the 2016 Morton A. Brody Distinguished Judicial Service Award. The honor has been given biennially since 2001 to “an outstanding United States federal or state judge who embodies the qualities of integrity, compassion, humanity, and judicial craftsmanship;” qualities which underscored Judge Brody’s life. Story from the Colby Echo News.

GABRIELA USA Welcomes President Duterte Joining Millions of Women Calling For Change

GABRIELA USA Welcomes President Duterte Joining Millions of Women Calling For Change

GABRIELA USA released a statement highlighting the key concerns of the women’s sector upon conclusion of its National Women’s Summit in Davao City, Mindanao.  Attendees of the summit drew up a Women’s Agenda to reflect the calls that the women’s sector urges President Duterte to take up in his first 100 days of administration and beyond.  The Women’s Agenda for CHANGE outlines six key points: C in CHANGE stands for [C] Comprehensive social services, [H] Human Rights and social justice, [A] Anti-discrimination and anti-violence on women and children, [N] National Sovereignty, [G] Genuine agrarian reform and national industrialization and [E] Environmental protection. 

Cebuana Marathon Runner Mary Joy Tabal Qualifies for Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

Cebuana Marathon Runner Mary Joy Tabal Qualifies for Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

MILO marathon champion Cebuana Mary Joy Tabal is going to the Olympics! Tabal has earned a ticket to the prestigious Olympic Games in Rio de Jainero in August this year after beating the Olympic qualifying time in the Scotiabank Ottawa Marathon in Canada earlier this May. News story from Manila Bulletin.

U.N. Association USA Easy Bay Chapter - 11th Annual Global Citizen Awards - Call for Nominations of Humanitarian Heroes

U.N. Association USA Easy Bay Chapter - 11th Annual Global Citizen Awards - Call for Nominations of Humanitarian Heroes

The United Nations USA - East Bay Chapter Global Citizen Awards is seeking nominations (self nominations welcome) for individuals, NGOs, organization/groups, private enterprises and faith based groups (based in the East Bay) whose humanitarian efforts displayed impact on displaced persons/refugees outside of the U.S. For information or questions, phone (510) 864-9005, or see www.UNAusaEastBay.org

WooHoo! Ramona Diaz (Global FWN100™ '15) Scores Prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship

WooHoo! Ramona Diaz (Global FWN100™ '15) Scores Prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship

Baltimore filmmaker Ramona Diaz (Global FWN100™ '15) recently earned the prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship which are granted to artists with proven track records and exceptional promise. Ramona is best known for her documentary film, Don't Stop Believin' which chronicles Journey Filipino frontman Arnel Pineda's rise to fame. News story from Baltimore Sun.