Empowering Pilipino Youth through Collaboration (EPYC)

About EPYC

Ambassadors Program

Leadership Institute

Meet Our EPYC 2019-2020 Abbassadors

Empowering Pilipino Youth through Collaboration (EPYC) was born out of the 2014 NaFFAA National Empowerment Conference Pre-Conference Leadership Institute in San Diego, California. Young Filipino American leaders came together and formed a coalition of student leaders, youth development organizations, and individuals passionate about youth empowerment.

EPYC leaders believe in the following values:

  • Ambition. We are bold when we act on our empowerment and strive for community-building in spaces that demand it.
  • Collaboration. We are collaborative when we strengthen intergenerational coalitions and allyship.
  • Empowerment. We give ourselves power when we promote knowledge-sharing, learning, skill-building, and dialogue on the regional and national level.

According to the U.S. Census, of the four million Filipinos living in the U.S., one-fourth (almost one million) are youth between the ages of 18 to 34. After conducting focus groups, NaFFAA found that Filipino youth interviewed lack the resources and skills needed for campus and non-profit leadership positions; face difficulty juggling personal, extracurricular, and academic priorities; and fail to continue remaining engaged after graduation due to burnout, lack of mentorship, or professional and familial responsibilities.

To address these issues, in the summer of 2017, NaFFAA launched its inaugural Empowering Pilipino Youth through Collaboration (EPYC) Ambassadors Program to strengthen the personal and professional development of young Filipino Americans. The inaugural class consists of twelve ambassadors, mostly Filipino American college students and young professionals under the age of 30. Hailing from across the country, the Ambassadors have engaged fellow young Filipino Americans by hosting events and participating in conferences, writing blogs and leveraging social media, and leading a capstone initiative called “My EPYC Project” focused around leadership development, civic engagement, or advocacy. They also attend monthly webinars to help develop their knowledge, attitudes, and skills in key areas.

To learn more about the program, meet the ambassadors, and apply, click here!

To address these issues, in the summer of 2017, NaFFAA launched its inaugural Empowering Pilipino Youth through Collaboration (EPYC) Ambassadors Program to strengthen the personal and professional development of young Filipino Americans. The inaugural class consists of twelve ambassadors, mostly Filipino American college students and young professionals under the age of 30.

Hailing from across the country, the Ambassadors have engaged fellow young Filipino Americans by hosting events and participating in conferences, writing blogs and leveraging social media, and leading a capstone initiative called “My EPYC Project” focused around leadership development, civic engagement, or advocacy. They also attend monthly webinars to help develop their knowledge, attitudes, and skills in key areas.

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2019 National Empowerment Conference

EPYC Leadership Institute

August 15, 2019

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The Leadership Institute is a program under EPYC (Empowering Pilipino Youth through Collaboration) which is a part of the biennial National Empowerment Conference hosted by NaFFAA (National Federation of Filipino American Associations). The first institute started in 2014 at San Diego, California, where EPYC was born. EPYC is an initiative developed by the youth for the youth. Targeting Filipino-American student leaders, EPYC aims to promote best practices for transitioning from student organizing to community organizing, share practical skills and effective strategies for mobilizing the students and youth, and empower Filipino youth to become more effective leaders in their respective organizations.

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EPYC State of the Alliance Panelists

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Malea Capuno Secretary of Events and Programming North West Filipino American Student Alliance University of Washington, Bothell
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Nate Roque Community Action and Dialogue Chairperson Northern California Pilipinx American Student Alliance San Francisco State University
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De Alarik Ojeda Chairperson Southern California Pilipinx American Student Alliance Pasadena City College
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Rio Villoria Vice President External Midwest Association of Filipino Americans Ohio State University
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Janrei Villavicencio National Chairperson Filipino Intercollegiate Networking Dialogue, Inc. University of North Florida
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John Catral Co-President Southern Intercollegiate Filipino Alliance University of Texas, Dallas
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EPYC SCHOLARSHIP DELEGATES

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MEET OUR 2019 INSTITUTE STAFF

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Executive Director

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Programming Director

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Scholarship Director

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Outreach Director

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Programming Staff

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Programming Staff

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Programming Staff

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Programming Staff

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Outreach Staff

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Outreach Staff

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Registration | Accommodations | Program

[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5535″ img_size=”large”][vc_column_text]The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) is hosting the 2019 National Empowerment Conference (NEC) from August 15-18, 2019 at the Carson Community Center in Carson, CA. Through this year’s theme, “Make It Count: Transforming Mindsets for 2020 and Beyond,” NaFFAA hopes to raise awareness around key issues impacting the community, lay out a clear plan of action for the 2020 Census and presidential elections, and to build a unified vision for the community for years to come. In 1997 during NaFFAA’s first NEC, over 1,000 delegates from various Filipino American organizations across the United States endorsed the formation of a national federation to help amplify and unite the diverse voices of our community into one clear, powerful voice. More than 20 years later, NaFFAA’s 2019 NEC aims to convene 1,000 Filipinos from all generations and regions throughout the United States, including California and the greater Los Angeles area. According to the U.S. Census, there are more than four million Filipinos in the United States. In the state of California, there are more than 1.6 million Filipinos, making up the second largest Asian American subgroup. Throughout the NEC, NaFFAA will recognize and award key Filipino American leaders, organizations, and corporate partners. NaFFAA will also showcase the collaboration between all generations: from students and young professionals, business leaders and elected officials, to community leaders and allies. Your support will help ensure the continuation and success of our work to empower Filipinos in the United States for years to come. We thank you for your support, and hope to see you in Carson for our 2019 National Empowerment Conference![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/12″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”2341″ img_size=”200×100″][vc_empty_space height=”45px”][vc_column_text]
Date

August 15-18, 2019

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Location
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Program

Program and speakers subject to change without prior notice

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