Chris was born in Oregon, but raised in Pennsylvania, his home since.
The Board of Governors
The Executive Board


Brendan Flores
Immediate Past President
The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) made history during the 12th National Empowerment Conference when they elected Brendan Flores, a leader, a philanthropist, an advocate of Filipino-Americans and a banker by profession from Florida as its first millennial and youngest ever president and national chairman. In his role, Brendan is responsible for leading the largest national affiliation of Filipino American institutions, organizations and individuals. Throughout his time as an officer of NaFFAA, Brendan has served as State Youth Coordinator, State Youth Chair and Regional Youth Chair for Desert Mountain region (NV, AZ and UT) based out of Las Vegas, Nevada. He was also the last person to be elected as NaFFAA’s National Youth Chair as well as the National Treasurer.


Mariela Fletcher
National President


Chris Rivera
The Board of Trustees

Anecita Alvizo

Amie Belmonte

Marie Cunning

Giselle Rushford

Rod Mercado

Aida Rivera

Steven Raga

Fernando Mendez

Rodel Rodis, Esq.

Jannelle So-Perkins

Armin Sayson

Art De Joya

Giovanni Duaqui

Nadia Jurani

Heman Martir
Region Presidents

Frank Celoza

Laura Garcia

Ryan Namata

Wilmar Suan

Evelyn Natividad

Melviona Thomson

Jennifer Samuel

Anthony Guevara

Lou Vargas

Kevin Suarez

Noel Omega

Nicanora Montenegro

Sally Balecha
