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ABOUT US

AFAA is a public, non-profit organization established to preserve, promote, and enhance Filipino culture through education and cultural arts, and to provide community assistance and recreation for those living in Austin, Texas and surrounding areas.

 

AFAA looks forward to serving the Filipino community through charitable work, support services, and love for our culture.

VOLUNTEERING

Volunteers are the lifeblood of AFAA.  We are a 100% volunteer-driven organization.  All the events, activities, classes, are made possible with the valuable contributions of our officers, Board of Directors, and you.  To help AFAA continue to provide to our local community we need volunteers.  Get involved and fill out our volunteer form today!

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OFFICERS (2024-2025)

President Jose Leonidas R. “Bong” Dejillo

Vice President North Marie Gonzalez

Vice President South Tonee Sinsay-Carpio

Secretary John Leonard B. Dejillo

Treasurer Vienna Michaelsen

Auditor Edsel Bonane

Public Relations Mahria Rubina Moak

Sergeant-at-Arms Catherine Dolz

FIL-AM GROUP LEADERS

PNA ATX (Philippine Nurses Association), Noravil Tamayo

FYP - Filipino Young Professional, Jenn Penano

FACC - Filipino American Catholic Community, Renan-Nante Evangelista

Philippine American Chamber of Commerce Austin Texas, Joyce Mesina Garcia

AFAA Dance Group, Maritess Johnston

AFAA Youth Group, Dr. Hanzy Bustamante

FEAST Central Texas, Sharon Rico

TPOG - Tropang Pinoy Original Group, Atty. Felicito Guiyab

2000 Hail Mary Prayer Warrior, Chary Borromeo

River Life Chuch, Rela Manigsaca

UT FSA (2023 -2024) -  Jonah Cortes

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

Susan Fifer

Maritess Johnston

Gerry Villaverde

Shanni Ponce

Atty Felicito "Bebot" Guiyab

CONTRIBUTORS

Sharlane G. Lagcao, Education (Tagalog Beginner Class)

Jenny Lyn Jabile-Elison, Education (Tagalog Intermediate Class)

ADVISORS

Atty Felicito "Bebot" Guiyab

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