In a bill signed by Gov. Jerry Brown, Larry Itliong Day will now be observed on October 25. Assemblyman Rob Bonta, who introduced the bill, says it's important for young people in California to understand the contributions of Filipino-Americans to the state. He says it's a narrative that's often not told in history books.
Learn the real truth about the purging of the Filipino leadership and the exodus of Filipino workers from the UFW. Understand the real reasons for Chavez’s visit to Manila to embrace Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos and the impact his visit had upon the UFW. July 18, 2015, 6pm at San Francisco Manilatown Center, 868 Kearny Street in San Francisco.
Members of Congress introduced a bold and visionary bill that would ensure every woman—no matter her income or source of insurance—can afford an abortion if she needs one. Our champions, led by Representatives Barbara Lee, Jan Schakowsky, and Diana DeGette, introduced the Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance (EACH Woman) Act.
The National Latin@ Network, a project of Casa de Esperanza, is interested in learning about the practices of domestic violence organizations that serve survivors of human trafficking. Human trafficking is a global crime that includes force, fraud or coercion for the purposes of exploitation. Of those who are trafficked for labor or sex, some are trafficked by family members, spouses, or intimate partners. Thus, the dynamics of domestic violence and trafficking situations overlap tremendously.
In commemoration of the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), this webinar will examine the effects of the ADA on women in respect to pregnancy accommodations, domestic violence, and employment. This webinar is open to all who are interested in learning more about accommodations for women during pregnancy, and the unique challenges of women with disabilities and solutions to improve their quality of life. July 28, 10am PDT / 1pm EDT
Join speakers, sister Cindy Domingo & widow Terri Mast, current National Secretary-Treasurer of the ILWU IBU, present how their families & the Filipino community uncovered the evidence to prove that the assassinations were ordered and paid for by the Philippine Marcos dictatorship. July 17, 2015, 4pm at 801 2nd Street, San Francisco.
New York City’s main agency for economic development will be run by Maria Torres-Springer, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Monday.
The mayor appointed Ms. Torres-Springer, who had been running the city’s Small Business Services agency, to succeed Kyle Kimball as president of the Economic Development Corporation. Mr. Kimball resigned in March and joined the utility Consolidated Edison last week.
Aixle Aman
Director of Political and Community Affairs, Los Angeles Unified School District Board Member Tamar Galatzan
Santa Monica, California
Aixle Aman currently serves as the Director of Political and Community Affairs for Los Angeles Unified School District Board Member Tamar Galatzan. Aixle (pronounced ACE-EL) personally acts as a liaison between Board Member Galatzan and over 40 District schools in the San Fernando Valley, where she grew up and went to school. In this role, she oversees Board District 3’s ongoing technology efforts, resolves facilities issues, and collaborates with community and stakeholder groups. She also organizes Board of Education committee meetings and District 3's town halls and tasks forces.
Previously, Aixle taught third and fifth grade students at a public school in Brooklyn, as a 2006 Teach For America corps member. In 2008, she returned to California to teach middle school math and English at the Westside Neighborhood School, a private/independent school. After witnessing the differences in the resources, supports, and parent engagement at each school, Aixle began to question the policies and systemic issues that served as the root causes of these inequities. She ultimately left the classroom to pursue her Master of Public Policy.
During her graduate experience in Berkeley, she conducted a program evaluation of an after-school tutoring program, supervised teachers who were participating in the University of San Francisco Teacher Education Program, and analyzed how a high school career academy's goals aligned with those of the City of Oakland, the school district, and a foundation. Her experience serving as a Graduate Student Instructor for Professor Robert Reich, former U.S. Secretary of Labor, deepened her understanding of some of the political and public policy debates around the distribution of wealth and opportunity in the U.S. All of these experiences gave her personal insight into the various issues that impact every student at every grade level within the K-12 education sector.
Aixle completed her Master of Public Policy from the Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley in 2012. She also has a B.A. in Political Science from UC San Diego and a Master of Science in Teaching from Pace University in New York City. She finds pleasure in being physically active, reading, and having meaningful conversations over a healthy meal or a soy chai tea.
Maria Rausch
CEO, Vertigo Animations
Irvine, California
Born and raised in the Philippines, Marla Rausch wanted to introduce the vast creative talent of artists from her home country to the 3D animation and motion capture industry. She established a production center in Manila, Philippines, with an Animation Vertigo team that is comprised of well-trained, seasoned trackers and animators who surpass quality standards, deliver on-time results and produce compelling and realistic results.
Prior to establishing Animation Vertigo, Marla worked freelance in Spectrum Studios and Sony Computer Entertainment America as a motion capture tracker. It was here that Marla learned the ins and outs and gained knowledge and experience of the animation and motion capture industry. Marla also worked as a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial and American Express Financial Advisors. She graduated from the University of the Philippines with a bachelor’s degree in mass communications.
Today, Marla is a member of the Motion Capture Society and the International Game Developers Association. She resides in Irvine with her husband and two children.
