Global Pitch Forum
Being selected for the Global FWN100™ Award is the ultimate recognition given by FWN. Awardees become world citizens and partners of FWN’s global vision — A woman leader in every sector of the economy.
The Global FWN100™ is a working award. Receiving the award comes with accountability and responsibility. FWN is committed to leveraging its talent pool of accomplished women by having these leaders commit to the following:
“Pay forward” by developing a Global Project, a short-term two-year project that will benefit her community with a focus on women and girls. This is a give-back project to her community in her geographic location where she lives, raised her family, built a career, and has thrived.
FemtorMatch: Femtor (female mentors) a young Filipina to help develop our next generation leaders
Write her leadership journey, and get published in FWN’s DISRUPT Leadership Book Series. FWN has published five books – 140 authors (35 in each book) from 16 countries. The fifth book was launched at the 20th Filipina Leadership Summit in Sydney, Australia on 27OCT-02NOV 2024 at the Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park
Join FWN and commit to an annual contribution (renewed every year.)
Attend the Leadership Global Summit every year.
Nominate every year an influential woman preferably someone who lives in her geographic location.
The Global FWN100™ Award is a Working Award. The Global Pitch is how awardees:
“Pay Forward” and help FWN build next-generation projects that will benefit the women community in the awardee’s geographic location.
Give back to the community where they live that provided the awardee the opportunity to earn a living, raise a family, and thrive.
Re-invent themselves by developing their global imprint.
Leave a personal legacy with the potential to impact the world community.
Engage fellow awardees at the Summit to collaborate, invest, donate and support with resources and referrals her Global Pitch project.
The FWN Giving Fund will be one of the resources for funding
Each awardee has two years to complete her Global Project beginning the year she received her award (Year 1). She will present her winning proposed Global Project at the Global Pitch Forum, a meaningful highlight of the Leadership Global Summit every year. There will be quarterly updates to report on the status of their projects - challenges, roadblocks, and not just successes. At these meetings awardees will learn from others - how they have overcome the hurdles and hearing suggestions, resources, and fundraising efforts.
The following year (Year 2), the awardee will introduce her team and supporters and share the challenges and successes in launching her project at the Global Fulfillment Forum of the Summit.
In Year 3, the awardee will report on the results of her completed project and introduce the project’s beneficiaries and the sustainability factors for project continuity at the Summit.
DONATE to the FWN Giving Fund if you wish to support a Global Pitch Project and receive a tax deduction.
australia
MARY MASSINA
Global FWN100™ 2024
Tasmania, Australia
CEO
Mary Ann’s Island Pty Ltd
Economic Sector: Real estate, construction, planning
Nominated by Marily Mondejar
MICHELLE BALTAZAR
Global FWN100™ 2024
Sydney, Australia
Executive Director
ISS MI (PART OF ISS STOXX)
Economic Sector: Media (journalism)
Nominated by Marily Mondejar
canada
Creating a hands-on curriculum immersive in agriculture, food processing and marketing/basic business skills
ANNAFLOR FELIPRADA-PATRIZIO
Global FWN100™ 2022
Ontario, Canada
Owner
Schomberg Village Pharmacy
Economic Sector: Healthcare
Nominated by Maria Santos-Greaves
Integration of Philippine
Educated CCAs into the
Canadian Health Care
System
CONSUELO LACSON
Global FWN100™ 2023
Canada
Philippines Honorary Consul Halifax, Nova Scotia
President
Seven Oaks Properties Inc., Jelac Construction and Development Corporation
To see more young Filipino Canadians (including women) apply and be accepted into medical schools
DR. EILEEN P. DE VILLA
Global FWN100™ 2022
Ontario, Canada
Medical Officer
Toronto Public Health
City of Toronto
Economic Sector: Government, Public Service, the Military
Nominated by Rosary Saldaña Escaño
DR. DENISE MARIE KOH
Global FWN100™ 2023
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Director
MedResRx
Build a one-stop- multicultural shop for marketers, brands, and agencies
JOYCELYN DAVID
Global FWN100™ 2022
Ontario, Canada
CEO
AVCommunications Inc.
Economic Sector: Communication Services and Consulting Services
Nominated by Rosary Saldaña Escaño
JENNIFER MAH, RN MN
Global FWN100™ 2023
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Dean
Faculty of Health Studies NorQuest College
NADIA BINT RAFAEL
Global FWN100™ 2024
Ontario, Canada
Director
Nadia Bint Rafael Personal Real Estate Corporation
Economic Sector: Real estate, construction, planning
Nominated by Erlinda Lacson Olaila-Carin
Educate, inspire, and develop future Filipina Women leaders to contribute to the Canadian democracy
RECHIE VALDEZ
Global FWN100™ 2022
Ontario, Canada
Member of Parliament
House of Commons, Canada
Economic Sector: Government, Public Service, the Military
TINA BAILON LINDRES
Global FWN100™ 2024
Manitoba, Canada
CEO
The Green Apron
Economic Sector: Production
Nominated by Dr. Denise Marie Viardo Kho
Japan
Deployment of nurses and caregivers from Japan to the USA
ISABELITA T. MANALASTAS- WATANABE
Global FWN100™ 2013
Tokyo, Japan
CEO
Speed Money Transfer Japan Kabushiki Kaisha
Netherlands
To make connecting, easier, safer, more inclusive, and more meaningful — for every Filipino woman
JUDY ANNE SANTOS-SIERSZULA
Global FWN100™ 2022
Hilversum, Netherlands
Manager, Nike EMEA
Economic Sector:
Retail, e-commerce, manufacturing, consumer goods, wholesale
Nominated by Roxane Negrillo Magbanua
To build an acceleration program that can enable migrants with formal schooling or professional training
MYRA COLIS
Global FWN100™ 2022
Alphen Aan Den Rijn, Netherlands
Chair of the Board, MABIKAs Foundation - The Netherlands
Economic Sector:
Non-Profit/Non-Governmental, Community Development, Social Services, Social Entrepreneurship
Nominated by Lorena Domanog Clerc
Philippines
Provide cost-effective and quality business and management consultancy services while contributing to the betterment of society
CATALINA MANARIN BAGSIC
GLobal FWN100™ 2022
Cavite, Philippines
President
First Integrity Bank, Inc.
Economic Sector:
Finance and Consulting Services
Nominated by Mildred Flores Piad
AEK to be part of the career path of competent, quality, and professional social workers particularly women and the IPs to become empowered participants in social development.
ELENA TESORO CACHO
Global FWN100™ 2022
Pampanga, Philippines
Executive Director
AEK Training and Review Center
Economic Sector: Education
Nominated by Isabelita Tiopianco Manalastas-Watanabe
Program on social entrepreneurship courses to benefit micro-entrepreneurs, selected small and medium entrepreneurs, and social entrepreneurs
GRACE GOROSPE-JAMON, PHD
Global FWN100™ 2022
Cebu, Philippines
President
Lapu-Lapu Cebu International College
Economic Sector: Education
Nominated by Isabelita Tiopanco Manalastas-Watanabe
Provide opportunities for solo parents to access government services; employment, health services, marketplace, and housing.
MAYOR “HONEY” LACUNA-PANGAN
Global FWN100™ 2022
Metro Manila, Philippines
Mayor
City Government of Manila
Economic Sector:
Government, Public Service, the Military
Nominated by Dr. Bambi Lorica
To help prevent early child sexual abuse by creating early awareness among the focus group (children of elementary school age)
JANE PO PANGANIBAN
Global FWN100™ 2022
Cebu, Philippines
CFO
Cebu Advent Development Corporation
Economic Sector:
Retail, E-Commerce, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Wholesale
Nominated by Gina Marie Garcia-Atienza
JACQUELINE CEZAR DELA CRUZ
Global FWN100™ 2024
Pasig City, Philippines
COO
Innovention Food Resources Inc
Economic Sector:
Restaurants, Food & Beverage
Nominated by Ma Cristina Estella Calaguian
Malabon Ahon Blue Card
Para Sa Kababaihan
JEANNIE NG SANDOVAL
Global FWN100™ 2024
Malabon City, Philippines
Mayor
City of Malabon
Economic Sector:
Government
Nominated by Hon. Maria Sheilah Honrado Lacuna Pangan
JOANNE DE ASIS
Global FWN100™ 2023
Philippines
Managing Partner
Globe Capital Partners LLC
Senior Advisor
Morgan Stanley
mWELL OnTheGo for UGNAY (“Unang Ginang ng Barangay”)
JUNE CHERYL “CHAYE” A. CABAL-REVILLA
Global FWN100™ 2023
Philippines
Executive Vice President, Chief Finance Officer, Chief Sustainability Officer, Chief Risk Officer
Metro Pacific Investments Corporation
KATHLEEN NOLASCO LIOR-LIECHTENSTEIN
Global FWN100™ 2023
Metro Manila, Philippines
President
KSL Development Corporation
President
Ballet Philippines Foundation Inc.
LUMINA LAWANGEN PEIL
Global FWN100™ 2023
Metro Manila, Philippines
Finance Manager
AIP Construction
Offer training programs run by registered and board-certified mental health clinicians/psychologists and creative arts therapists to women in the fields of education and social work
MA. REGINA A. ALFONSO
Global FWN100™ 2022
Metro Manila, Philippines
Director
MAGIS Creative Spaces, Inc.
Economic Sector: Healthcare
Nominated by Annette Mascunana David, MD, MPH
MARIA CORAZON MENDOZA AKOL
Global FWN100™ 2024
Quezon City, Philippines
President and Founder
Philippine National IT Standards (PhilNITS)
Economic Sector:
Non-profit/non-governmental
Nominated by Dr. Maria Africa Beebe
To augment the family income and to enable women to become financially independent
MARIA TERESA BELTRAN CHAN
Global FWN100™ 2022
Cebu, Philippines
CEO
E-Asia Tech Solutions
Economic Sector:
Science & Technology
Nominated by Gina Marie Garcia-Atienza
MARY LIZABETH ROBILLO LU
Global FWN100™ 2024
Quezon City, Philippines
CEO
Leveret Pte Ltd
Economic Sector:
Entertainment and Media
Nominated by Ma. Angela De Castro Rausch
MARYLOU NGO ANG
Global FWN100™ 2024
Cebu, Philippines
President
MAGNA CMGN Solutions
Economic Sector:
Engineering and Wholesale
Nominated by Dame Mariquita Salimbangon Yeung
To own a dream home
MELESA DY CHUA
Global FWN100™ 2022
Makati, Philippines
President
CDC Holdings Inc.
Economic Sector:
Real Estate, Construction, Planning
Nominated by Cristina Bulong Calaguian
Develop the capability and confidence for women to develop their self-narratives
PATRICIA KAYE YEH CHOA
Global FWN100™ 2022
Metro Manila, Philippines
Director
Google Services, Philippines, Inc.
Economic Sector: Media
Nominated by Roxane Negrillo Magbanua
Create a prototype educational module designed to teach mothers to reduce the misuse of antimicrobials
REGINA BERBA
Global FWN100™ 2022
Metro Manila, Philippines
Head of the Hospital Infection Control Unit
University of the Philippines Manila - Philippine General Hospital
Economic Sector: Healthcare
Nominated by Dr. Bambi Lorica
ROSEMARIE PAY RAFAEL
Global FWN100™ 2023
Philippines
Chair of the Board and President
AIC Group of Companies Holding Corp.
Switzerland
DONNA MAY KÜNZLER
Global FWN100 ™ 2023
Zurich, Switzerland
Director
ABB Switzerland Ltd.
Encourage entrepreneurship among the women seamstresses in Taytay, Rizal
PAMELA GOTANGCO
Global FWN100™ 2018
Aragau, Switzerland
CEO
PamPinay Social Enterprise
Tertiary Economic Sector: Communication Services
Nominated by Anny Masi Hefti
R. KAT ABEJUELA-MORSE
Global FWN100™ 2023
Geneva, Switzerland
Senior Manager
International Air Transport Association
United Arab Emirates
Use sustainable materials, practical solar-powered stores, and rainwater systems
MA. CHRISTINE VELASCO CARINGAL-MELAD
Global FWN100™ 2022
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Partner
Dampa Seafood and Spice Grill
Economic Sector:
Restaurants, Food & Beverage
Nominated by Cristina Calaguian
United Kingdom
Promotion of Good Health globally with the FWN family through education, creating activities, and advice from a professional clinician
MYLA ARCENO
Global FWN100™ 2022
Stevenage, United Kingdom
Deputy Mayor and Councillor Stevenage
Economic Sector: Government, Public Service, the Military and Healthcare
Nominated by Leonor Vintervoll
United States
DR. APRIL JOY DAMIAN
Global FWN100™ 2024
Washington DC, United States
Vice President
Moses/Weitzman Health System
Economic Sector:
Healthcare, Research and Development
Nominated by Dr. Joyce Javier
CHARINA AMUNATEGUI
Global FWN100™ 2023
New York
Executive Director
Business Execution Fund Finance MUFG Investor Services
Address the inequality of access to professional resources by Filipina foreign students and immigrants in the United States
CYMBELINE TANCONGCO CULIAT PHD
Global FWN100™ 2022
Tennessee, United States
President
NellOne Therapeutics Inc.
Economic Sector:
Science & Technology
Nominated by Dr. Bambi Lorica
ELAINE ANTONIO BORDEAUX
Global FWN100™ 2023
Colorado
Manager
E. Antonio Bordeaux PLLC
EVANGELINE RIVERA POWELL
Global FWN100™ 2024
California, United States
CEO
Rockwell Healthcare LLC
Economic Sector:
Healthcare
Nominated by Eliza Mallari Zamora-Rada
To elevate Filipina women in aerospace and develop a network support system
JENETTE RAMOS
Global FWN100™ 2022
Washington, United States
Member
Board of Regents Washington State University
Economic Sector:
Research & Development
Nominated by Teresita Ignacio Batayola
To increase employment opportunities for FPWDs
DR. JENNIFER CAMOTA LEUBKE
Global FWN100™ 2022
California, United States
Senior Vice President and Chief Workforce Inclusion Officer
PRIDE Industries
Economic Sector:
Non-Profit/Non-Governmental, Community Development, Social Services, Social Entrepreneurship
Nominated by Leah Burdick
Evaluate the effectiveness of this IY program with Filipino parents of children ages 8-12 years in the Philippines
DR. JOYCE RIVERA JAVIER
Global FWN100™ 2018
California, United States
Pediatrician
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Economic Sector: Healthcare
Nominated by Joselyn Gaega-Rosenthal
Support middle school (6th – 8th grade), young Filipinas/x’s as they learn about societal challenges
JUDIS GUINTU SANTOS
Global FWN100™ 2022
California, United States
Equity Officer
Metropolitan Transportation Commission/ Association of Bay Area
Economic Sector:
Government, Public Service, the Military, and Consulting Services
Nominated by Dr. Joyce Javier
KAREEN C MILLS
Global FWN100™ 2023
Washington
Founder
MULTIPLY Influence LLC - Holding Company
To identify and increase the candidate pool for future Filipina women elected officials
KRISTINE CUSTODIO SUERO
Global FWN100™ 2022
California, United States
Legal Professional
Butterfield Schechter, LLP
Economic Sector:
Non-Profit/Non-Governmental, Community Development, Social Services, Social Entrepreneurship].
Nominated by Maureen C. Washington
Create and increase the pipeline of CPAs in Southern California
MALVE PERALTA ILDEFONSO
Global FWN100™ 2022
California, United States
CPA, Partner
BDO USA, LLP
Economic Sector:
Professional Services
Nominated by Maria Benel Corazon Se-Liban
DR. PAMELA RAMA-DE PADUA, FACC
Global FWN100™ 2023
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Baptist Heart System
Economic Sector:
Healthcare, Science & Technology
Nominated by Carmina Montesa Aldana
Implement models to improve access and capabilities in neurosurgical care in the Philippines
PATRICIA QUEBADA CLERKIN
Global FWN100™ 2022
New Hampshire, United States
Director
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Economic Sector: Healthcare
Nominated by Carmina Montesa Aldana
ROHANEE ZAPANTA CASILLAN
Global FWN100™ 2023
San Diego, California, United States
Judge
San Diego Superior Court
DR. ROSANNETTE HERNANDEZ RIMANDO-CHAREUNSAP
Global FWN100™ 2023
Washington, United States
Chancellor
Seattle Colleges Board of Trustees
SHEILANI CRUZ ALIX
Global FWN100™ 2024
California, United States
Owner
Sandigan Consulting
Economic Sector:
Healthcare
Nominated by Hon. Rohanee Zapanta
Analyze six years of nursing education data spanning 2014-2020 to address the nurse faculty shortage
SOFIA ASUNCION ANIS ARAGON
Global FWN100™ 2022 Washington, United States
Mayor, City of Burien, Washington
Executive Director, Washington Center for Nursing.
Economic Sector:
Government, Public Service, the Military and Healthcare
Nominated by Teresita Ignacio Batayola