2026-2028 FWN Fellowship Program
The FWN Fellowship program is designed for entry-level professionals, recent graduates, returning to the workplace career women and motivated individuals seeking to enhance their work experience and portfolios through involvement with the Filipina Women's Network.
This is an opportunity for increased learning of the programs and initiatives to advocate the activities, careers, and status of Filipina women all over the world. The Fellow provides vital administrative support to FWN and its mission of becoming the top resource for leadership, professional and personal development for Filipina women worldwide.
The FWN Fellow has opportunities to network and participate in special FWN programs and events, as well as attend a variety of events and career training sponsored by FWN partner organizations relating to women and Filipino culture issues.
Do you have event planning experience, a passion for social issues?
Are you organized, have graphic design and project management skills, detail-oriented, available to travel, and love an opportunity to meet women from all over the world? Do you write well, are interested in being editor of the e-Pahayagan newsletter, have social media and communications/marketing background.
The program is designed to provide entry-level professionals, recent graduates, returning to the workplace career women, and motivated individuals seeking to enhance their work experience and portfolios through involvement with the FWN. This is an opportunity for increased learning of the programs and initiatives to advocate the activities, careers, and status of women all over the world. The fellow will provide vital administrative support to FWN and its mission of becoming the top resource for leadership, professional and personal development for women worldwide.
FWN is recruiting fellows for the cycle year 2026-2028 (rolling cycle). Fellowships begin with the Fellow's selection to demonstrate desired skill sets in the administrative support FWN’s programs especially the annual Leadership Global Summit in the fall.
Opportunities may include travel to FWN summit venues for the planning and execution of FWN’s Annual Leadership Global Summit. Previous summits have been held in Manila, Philippines (2014), Cebu, Philippines (2016), Toronto, Canada (2017), London, UK (2018). Paris, France (2019), San Francisco (2021), Lisbon, Portugal (2022), Prague, Czech Republic (2023), Sydney, Australia (2024), San Francisco (2025), Monaco (2026).
The fellow will provide vital managerial and administrative support to FWN and its organizational mission of becoming the top resource for leadership, professional and personal development for women worldwide.
Supporters of the FWN Fellowship Fund
Kristina Alvero
Leah Laxamana
Sonia Delen
Thelma Boac
FWN Fellow 2026-2028
Tenure
A commitment of at least 12 months minimum required. High preference for applicants who reside in the San Francisco Bay Area. Remote applicants are strongly considered.
Time Commitment
This is a full-time commitment and is ideal for someone who is able to devote 30-40 hours a week. Some evening and weekend hours are required at various times throughout the year in particular staffing the FWN events.
The Fellowship requires a minimum commitment of 12 months and may be renewed for another cycle. A six-month commitment may be considered.
Work schedule may be flexible, may work remotely if the fellow has broadband internet service and will be determined upon hiring.
Summary of Position
This is a full-time position and is ideal for someone who has an interest in nonprofit work, has the ability to take initiative and complete project assignments independently and on time, is able to work remotely when necessary, ability to define problems, research, and collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions, ability to write simple announcements and/or press releases, business letters, meeting minutes and other correspondence, and the ability to maintain a high degree of privacy and confidentiality.
Excellent Mac OS computer and technology experience required including basic Microsoft business applications (PPT, Word, Excel). The user experience of social media, project management-related apps and online meeting applications, and non-profit fundraising software are important and desired.
The FWN Fellow will lead/assist with program management, event planning, logistics, and administration over the course of the year. The FWN Fellow will gain an increased understanding of the programs and initiatives underway to advance the activities, careers, and status of Filipina women around the globe. In addition, the fellow will provide vital administrative support to FWN and our mission of becoming the top resource for learning, professional/personal development, and leadership for women worldwide.
Benefits
The FWN Fellow will have the opportunity to network and participate in special FWN programs and events, as well as attend a variety of events and career training sponsored by FWN partner organizations relating to women and Filipino culture issues.
In addition, FWN provides the fellow with a quarterly stipend after a three-month probation period. A Mac laptop may be provided for use exclusively for FWN activities to facilitate the Fellow's effectiveness and compliance with confidentiality guidelines.
Duties may include
Managing the FWN office in San Francisco, if applicable.
Executing support for FWN’s key programs and initiatives.
Interact with high-level executives with partner organizations, allies, and FWN Members.
Travel to areas with CEO and other board members where FWN members are represented
Prepare materials for member meetings, Filipina Women Leadership DISRUPT Series book readings, FWN MeetUps, annual Leadership Global Summit, Most Influential Women in the World Awards, FEMtorMatch, Pistahan Festival & Parade, V-Day FWN Anti-Violence Campaign, Filipina Women Who Could Be President Fellowship, FWN board and committee meetings and other special events. Currently, most of the meetings are online.
Serve as FWN's first-point contact and representative at events by handling registration and greeting guests
Take board meeting minutes and other committee meetings.
Research and identify potential partnership and sponsorship opportunities for FWN.
Update FWN website and social media handles, member directory, online documents, general organization
Design and produce FWN’s online newsletter ePahayagan, FWN Magazine, and V-Diaries: Anti-Violence Resource Guide as well as marketing materials
Maintain FWN member retention and expand FWN members prospect list
Participate in the organizing and planning of initiatives and events for FWN
Provide assistance with marketing and communications of FWN projects
Provide other logistical, research, or outreach support, as needed.
Additional duties as needed.
Stipend
The FWN provides the fellow with a stipend paid out on a quarterly basis after submission of a summary of work activities and a three-month probation period. Fellows do not qualify for any benefits, nor will the FWN deduct any taxes from the Fellow’s stipend/grant. It is the Fellow’s responsibility to determine their tax obligations and file tax reports as required.
Eligibility
Applicants for the fellowship must be eligible to work in the United States except for remote fellowships. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in women’s issues. Previous strong experience with the following skill sets: project management, graphic design, event planning, communications, marketing, research, statistics, fundraising, and/or logistics are considered assets. Experience with social media, public relations, writing, website, database, and newsletter programs is a plus.
Excellent Mac OS computer and technology experience required including basic Microsoft business applications (PPT, Word, Excel); Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign are desired. User experience of AI, social media and online technology apps including meeting applications and non-profit fundraising software very important. Training will be provided.
How to apply
Please review the FWN’s website to have a clear understanding of the organization’s goals, programs, and activities. Go to www.filipinawomensnetwork.org/about-fwn/.
Send via email a cover letter, a 2-page resume, and 2 writing samples indicating your interest in the fellowship and your availability. E-mail to the attention of Marily Mondejar, FWN CEO, subject line “I want to be an FWN Fellow” at filipina@ffwn.org.
On your cover letter, please answer the following:
Why are you the best fit for this position?
How does the FWN Vision, Mission, Strategic Directions, and Priorities complement your career or personal goals?
How do your skill sets and experience qualify you for this position?
How does the Fellow Opportunity complement your career goals?
Availability in 2026 - 2028 for potential travel
Ability to work remotely
This opportunity will close when a Fellow is selected before the deadline or will continue to post until qualified Fellows are accepted.
About FWN
FWN’s passion is to help women achieve previously unimaginable levels of performance in the public and private sectors. We accomplish this through FWN’s five strategic directions and by nurturing the growth and influence of our members’ businesses and careers, breaking barriers that make it difficult or impossible to succeed.
With members in 33 countries, FWN provides INFLUENCE. KNOWLEDGE. ACCESS.
FWN convenes programs and activities that enhance public perceptions of women's capacities to lead and to build the community's pipeline of qualified leaders, to increase the odds that many women will rise to the president position in the private and public sectors worldwide.
FWN’s mission: A woman leader in every sector of the economy.
OUR PRIORITY ISSUES:
Influence popular culture
Eliminate all forms of violence and discrimination against Filipina women and girls
Help appoint and elect women to positions of leadership
Economic independence in housing, wages, and pay equity for equal work
Access to public services in education, immigration, health care, child care, senior services, housing, and transportation
Reproductive freedom
FWN Fellows Alumni
Leah Laxamana
Leah Laxamana is thrilled to be the first Fellow for the Filipina Women’s Network, from 2011 to 2012. Through this role, she hopes to nurture deeper ties with the Filipino community through her service, as well as be instrumental in helping the women find their voices, as she develops her own.
Leah was born and raised in Manila and has lived and worked in San Francisco since 2000 and is currently with Korn/Ferry International. She has worked in various project management and administrative roles in the corporate and nonprofit sectors. She also served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Honduras from 2006-2008. Leah has an undergraduate degree in social sciences from Ateneo de Manila University with a minor in Hispanic studies and is fluent in Tagalog, Kapampangan and Spanish.
Leah ended her FWN fellowship with honors when she received the 2012 Monach Award from PAAWBAC (Pacific Asian American Women Bay Area Coalition) for her outstanding work at a memorable awards ceremony on June 3rd, 2012 at the Intercontinental Hotel. She was nominated by Marily Mondejar and Elena Mangahas, officers of the Filipina Women’s Network. Thereafter, she became a National Urban Fellow with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation in New Jersey.
Leah currently works for Twitter as its Public Policy Program Manager. She was selected as Emerging Leader for the Global FWN100™ Awards in 2017 convened in Toronto, Canada.
Rebecca Corteza
Rebecca Corteza graduated Magna Cum Laude at Notre Dame de Namur University with a double major in English & Fine Arts in 2012.
Having dedicated 14 years to tennis, playing competitively in high school and the United States Tennis Association, she received a scholarship to play NCAA Division II college tennis where she played as the top ranked player of the team.
Rebecca was born in San Francisco and spent 7 years living in Texas until she began her college career in Northern California. In addition to tennis, her passions include creative writing and oil painting.
Rebecca was FWN’s 2012-2014 Fellow. She currently works for the San Francisco Mayor's Office of Economic and Workforce Development after a tenure at the undergrad admissions at the Academy of Art University.
Raissa Alvero
Raissa Alvero is a First Generation Filipino-Canadian millennial and visual arts industry professional living in Montreal and Vancouver. She was Associate Director of the Douglas Udell Gallery in Vancouver, Canada where she curated, organized and promoted art exhibitions and art-related special events. She then became Associate Director of Communications for the Edmonton gallery with a wide range of marketing, copy writing, social media and communications design responsibilities.
Raissa also freelances as an artist advisor and advocate working with visual artists one-on-one to develop strategies to aid in their career development. Projects include grant and exhibition proposals, creating websites, catalogues, videos and other promotional material to support clients in securing commercial representation and other opportunities to engage more directly with art audiences. She was a peer reviewer for the first book in the FWN Leadership Series, Disrupt. Filipina Women: Loud. Proud. Leading Without A Doubt. Raissa is now an Associate for the Bau-Xi Gallery in Vancouver, Canada.
Raissa was the FWN Fellow at the 2015 Filipina Summit in San Francisco and at the 2016 Filipina Summit in Cebu, Philippines. She received her Bachelors of Arts degree in Art History with a concentration on Western Art: 19th Century French Art and Californian Modernism from University of British Columbia, Vancouver. She also attended Emily Carr University of Art and Design, Vancouver and studied Publication Design and Print Production at Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, SFU Continuing Studies.
Jordan Ricarte
Jordan Ricarte was the 2018 FWN Fellow for the annual Filipina Leadership Global Summit held in London, UK.
He graduated cum laude from Robert Morris University - Illinois with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. His academic path was unconventional, attending his alma mater on an athletic gaming scholarship for their Esports program. During his time there, he achieved Top-16 finishes in tournaments that spanned across North America and was featured on popular streaming sites such as Twitch, YouTube and ESPN.
After graduating, he utilized his gaming industry experience as the Marketing Coordinator for MassVR, a virtual reality gaming tech startup in downtown Chicago.
Being a FWN Fellow has taught him many valuable career skills such as event management, networking and has helped him establish worthwhile relationships with influential Filipinas across the world.
He is currently back to school at Northwestern University to become a Web Developer.
