DISTRICT I - GREATER BOSTON AREA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, RHODE ISLAND & MAINE
Johanna Guarin - j.guarin@findinc.org
Chemical Engigneering Major
Northeastern University
“After getting involved with my own university’s Filipino club, I realized that I also wanted to be part of a larger community which is why I joined FIND. I wanted to learn more about FIND and its role in connecting the other Districts along the East Coast, as well as interact with other members in different organizations to better understand our shared heritage.”
Charlie Elipio Clark - ceclark@bu.edu
Psychology Major
Boston University
“I joined Hanapin to serve my community and continue to build my connection to Filipino and Filipino American culture.”
DISTRICT II - WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS, CONNECTICUT & VERMONT
Ysabel Agawin - y.agawin@findinc.org
Nursing Major
University of Connecticut
“I joined Hanapin because I wanted to get more involved in Filipino organizations on a larger scale. I wanted to have a deeper connection with my culture and FIND offers an amazing community to embrace our heritage.”
Christia Alvizo - alvizo@findinc.org
Computer Science & Engineering Major
University of Connecticut
“I joined Nationals to take on a larger role in spreading awareness of the Filipino culture. I love FIND’s initiatives in creating a mindset that fully embraces our heritage. FIND has allowed me the opportunity to do that not only for myself, but for my fellow Filipino-Americans as well.”
DISTRICT III - LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK CITY & NORTHERN NEW JERSEY
Lara Castaneda -lcastaneda@findinc.org
Health Science Major on Pre-Med Track
Stony Brook University
“After taking a leadership role in my school’s Filipinx organization, I wanted to joined Nationals to further cultivate my Filipinx culture by going out of my comfort zone and expanding my experiences to all of FIND, Inc! Being exposed to the welcoming nature of District Three and the FIND community, I hope to form more connections to better educate myself about my heritage’s roots as well as how to share its beauty with everyone, Filipinos and non-Filipinos alike.”
Mark Yap - myap@findinc.org
Seton Hall University
“After serving under District III, I wanted to join FIND to continue spreading Filipino culture, but on a National level. The FIND community has provided me amazing memories and experiences that have helped me become the person that I am today. I hope to give back to the community that has given me so much.”
DISTRICT IV - UPSTATE NEW YORK- NORTH METRO NEW YORK CITY
Matthew Santos - msantos@findinc.org
Social Work Major, Education Minor
Binghamton University
“I joined FIND because I enjoy connecting with others and meeting new people from other school’s Filipino organizations. After attending a District 4 picnic event, I was able to meet others from not only my district, but from other districts as well. That event opened my eyes to the larger FIND community that exists beyond my own home organization, and I knew I wanted to join in.”
DISTRICT V - DELAWARE, SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY & PENNSYLVANIA
Alexandra Caro - caro@findinc.org
Doctor of Occupational Therapy program
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
“I joined Nationals because I saw students coming together to celebrate the Fil-Am culture, as well as to spread awareness and encourage diversity. I wanted to be able to contribute to this, as well as stay connected with these incredible student leaders. I would love to give back to the community that gave me so much, especially my inspiring org and district, through FIND.”
Abigail Dias - d5proxies@findinc.org
Nursing Major, Public Health Minor
University of Delaware
DISTRICT VI - WASHINGTON DC, MARYLAND & NORTHERN VIRGINIA
Brandon Price - bprice@findinc.org
Electrical Engineering Major
University of Maryland, College Park
“I joined Nationals and FIND for community. Being a D6 rep, I found an overwhelming amount of love and support within my district alone, and to be able to expand that energy by helping connect D6 with FIND and it’s community throughout the East Coast, is bound to be one of the most rewarding experiences.”
DISTRICT VII - CENTRAL & SOUTHERN VIRGINIA, NORTH CAROLINA
Kyla Quimson - d7proxies@findinc.org
Pre-Commerce Major
University of Virginia
“ I joined FIND because I resonate with its goals of promoting Filipino culture and spreading awareness of issues affecting the F/FA community. I hope not only to use my platform to further the F/FA community, but also further educate myself and connect with my heritage. FIND also creates an amazing opportunity to build relationships with others in the community throughout the East Coast.”
Brandon Velasco - bvelasco@findinc.org
Biochemistry Major
Virginia Commonwealth University
“I joined FIND because I wanted to be able to express my love for Filipino culture through meaningful actions on a large scale.”