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Myrna Tang Yao (Global FWN100™ '15) on Femtorship
Myrna Tang Yao (Global FWN100™ '15) on mentoring young women: “Successful entrepreneurs should embrace mentoring and sharing their experiences to guide other entrepreneurs to become successful. There are many young people with potential who are willing to be guided. Their success will benefit our economy and our people.” Story from PhilStar Starweek.
Professor Glenda Bonifacio (Global FWN100™ '15) Recognized For FWN100™ Award by University of Lethbridge, Canada
Professor Glenda Bonifacio (Global FWN100™ '15) was recognized for her recent Global FWN100™ '15 Award in the Thought Leader & Visionary category by the University of Lethbridge. “I was both surprised and humbled when I learned the Filipina Women’s Network had selected me to receive this award,” says Bonifacio. “I am proud to be honoured by an organization that is dedicated to increasing awareness of the activities, careers and status of Filipina women around the world.” Bonifacio has been a professor in the U of L’s Department of Women and Gender Studies since 2005 and her research has focused on Filipino women’s migration in Canada and Australia, intersections of gender, development and globalization, and migration and citizenship. In addition to her teaching and research responsibilities, Bonifacio spearheaded a local book drive to help schools in Tacloban after Typhoon Yolanda struck in 2013 and she continues to work on this community project with ReadWorld Foundation. This past summer, she instructed the first ever U of L field course to Tacloban. Her students have been inspired by her teaching and leadership and describe her as an amazing and phenomenal professor. News story from ULeth.ca.
California State Board of Equalization Member Fiona Ma Honors Marily Mondejar with the first SHEro Equalizer Award
For Immediate Release: Sacramento, CA.
California State Board of Equalization (SBOE) Member Fiona Ma, celebrated the close of October, which is Domestic Violence Awareness month, by presenting her first SHEro Equalizer Award to FWN CEO & Founder, Marily Mondejar. This award is given to an individual who exemplifies the dedication and drive of a fearless female leader. Their role as an “equalizer” is to be a tireless advocate for issues and causes to further expand women’s rights.
"I am pleased to present my first SHEro Equalizer Award to Marily Mondejar," stated Board Member Ma. "As an entrepreneur, community organizer, and an untiring advocate against domestic violence and trafficking of women, Marily throws out a wide net and brings together women from all over the world to unite for important causes like domestic violence and human trafficking."
Congratulations Marily! And thank you for being the fearless leader we all need!
U.S. FWN100™ '09 and Chairwoman of the New York City Commission on Human Rights Weighs in On Her Leadership Style
Chairwoman and Commissioner of the New York City Commission on Human Rights Carmelyn Malalis (U.S. FWN100™ '09) weighs in on her leadership style, the virtue of multi-tasking and being comfortable in her own skin as a queer woman of color in this interview with Adam Bryant for Corner Office, a weekly New York Times column on leadership.
Cris Comerford (GLOBAL FWN100™ '13) Cooks Up a Storm During Chinese Presidential Visit
White House Executive Chef Cris Comerford (GLOBAL FWN100™ '07) prepared a mouth-salivating menu for President Obama's State Dinner with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Madame Peng Liyuan on September 25th, 2015.