INTERESTED IN JOINING?
What do District National Proxies do?
Act as a liaison between your district and National Board
Attend bi-weekly virtual and monthly in-person meetings
Be part of the behind-the-scenes of event planning and community organizing
Substitute in the absence of a National Director
Represent your district and be the voice for them
Advance FIND, Inc.’s purpose and mission to support one another
Eligibility Requirements:
Sophomore or older
Must be actively attending a member school of FIND, Inc. as an undergraduate student
Must be a member of a FIND, Inc. member org
Must have completed at least one term of a student leadership position
*Proof of attendance may be requested, as needed.
DISTRICT I
Hunter Chun - d1proxies@findinc.org
Computer Science Major
Boston University
“Seeing the cultures of fil-am organizations from other districts is always interesting to me. I feel like it helps me gain perspective on my experience with my home organization, while also giving me ideas on how to better serve it.”
Ralph Dela Cruz - d1proxies@findinc.org
Computer Science & Design Major
Northeastern University
“I joined National because I wanted to be more involved in a much larger Filipino-American community outside of NEU and District 1, and also wanted to rebuild to bridge between D1 and FIND, Inc.”
DISTRICT II
Chandler Gabagat - d2proxies@findinc.org
Accounting & Economics Major
University of Connecticut
“ I joined nationals to revitalize District 2 and initiate expansion. I also love meeting new people from all the different districts and making new friends! The experience you get from traveling, sharing your story as well as hearing everyone else was so enticing!”
Angelique Campo - d2proxies@findinc.org
Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences Major
University of Connecticut
“I joined Nationals because I met a bunch of just regular students like me who were doing something special. They saw potential in me. It gave me hope; it helped me realize that I have the power to incite change and to start a conversation. Now that I’m here, they can’t get rid of me.”
DISTRICT III
Katrina Charisse Toledo - d3proxies@findinc.org
Biology Major with a Psychology Minor
Seton Hall University
Christian-Joseph Macahilig - d3proxies@findinc.org
MA Program in American Studies | Asian American Studies Concentration
Columbia University
“I joined Nationals because I didn’t want to limit my leadership and influence to just my organization and district. As I grew a deeper connection with my Filipino-American roots, the friends I have made along the way saw potential in me to make a change in the Fil-Am community. FIND Nationals allows me to continue my growth, and I’m excited to be able to share perspectives with other students in different districts.”
“As a graduate student and alum of FIND Inc., joining National is an opportunity for me to give back to a community that helped me develop a better understanding of Filipino/AAPI history and culture while enhancing my professional skills. I hope to increase alumni presence and mentoring within the organization while fostering communication and collaboration between FIND, its member organizations, and all known Filipino collegiate organizations around the country. ”
DISTRICT IV
Morgan Williams - d4proxies@findinc.org
Computer Science and Digital Media Major
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
“I joined Nationals because I want to contribute my efforts in spreading Filipino culture. I really love the idea of spreading cultural awareness among the diversities within my district. Also, I look forward to the opportunity to learn more about the Filipino community and be involved with other Philippine American students this year.”
DISTRICT V
Vince Flores - d5proxies@findinc.org
Nursing Major
Rutgers University - Camden
Alexandra Caro - d5proxies@findinc.org
Doctor of Occupational Therapy program
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
Jasmin Bautista - d5proxies@findinc.org
Doctor of Physical Therapy program
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
“I wanted to join FIND to give back to the community and spread Filipino culture. I owe a lot to my local org. and this is my way of giving my thanks!”
“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.”
“I joined FIND because I found so many inspirations in my Fil-Am community and wanted to have a part in spreading knowledge about the culture as far as I can. This student organization is an amazing way to educate others on your identity as well as learn about other people’s, and I believe that all people should try to move out of their comfort zones to do just that! I’m happy to represent my home-organization, and I’m excited to how far we can go from here as a community. ”
DISTRICT VI
Mia Elane - d6proxies@findinc.org
International Affairs Major with concentration in Global Public Health
George Washington University
Elizabeth Varela - d6proxies@findinc.org
Healthcare Management Major
Towson University
“I wanted to join Nationals to not only gain more experience working with a Board, especially on a larger scale, but to also learn and grow by meeting all different types of people with different perspectives than my own”
“ I joined FIND because I want to meet new people who are passionate about the Filipino-American community and who are willing to help guide young adults to spread cultural awareness among all of our districts. I would also love to get more people from District VI to become more involved in FIND and help students in my district network outside of our area.
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DISTRICT VII
Katelyn Cayetano - d7proxies@findinc.org
Business Information Systems Major
Virginia Commonwealth University
“I joined FIND, Inc. because I want to change people’s lives of understanding their own culture and how significant it is. I want to be one of the faces for District VII and build the organization for the better. I hope to take different skills, advice, and solutions to practice into the business world that can help me succeed to become a young professional.”
Solon Briggs - d7proxies@findinc.org
Media Journalism Major
International Business Minor
University of North Carolina - Greensboro
Neo Sansone - d7proxies@findinc.org
Biology (pre-med) Major and Psychology Minor
Old Dominion University
“I joined FIND, Inc. because I always wanted to push myself and continue my own self growth. Being able to meet these people and getting to know their stories and how they all have the same mindset to achieve greatness made me feel right at home. The networking and travel opportunities I was given were too good to pass up.”
“Ever since coming into college, my Filipino-American culture has become a strong influence in my life. After joining my school’s Fil-Am org, I loved going to my district events and knew I wanted to get involved in this amazing community. Being able to represent the Filipinos in my district while meeting some amazing people across the coast along the way is truly a blessing.”