Gloria williams

Treasurer
Past Region V Chair

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Dr. Jo Ann Antenor

Membership Director

Career: Regional Medical Director, AMGEM Therapeutics

Education: PhD in Neuroscience from Washington University in St. Louis, Masters in Public Health from St. Louis University in St. Louis, and Bachelors in Science in Public Health from University of the Philippines in Manila

Community: I have been a member of NaFFAA for a year, just started as Membership Director, and I have been serving the community since I moved to Colorado Springs in 2021. I love showcasing Filipino food. In fact, I try to go to a Filipino restaurant anywhere I find myself in. I have visited all 50 U.S. states. 

Favorite Filipino food: Dinuguan

Shiela Deforest

Outreach Director

Career: Area Director: CO, Gawad Kalinga USA, Mrs ECO International 2019, Hotelier, Sustainability advocate

Education: BS Tourism, University of the Philippines; MBA, Sustainable Business student, CU Denver

Community: NaFFAA Region V 3 years and community work since 2016

Something I’d like people to know: It is humbling being able to help empower our diaspora, celebrate our culture and heritage in CO and give back to the Philippines.  I enjoy learning about other cultures, music and fashion. I love to travel and have visited 58 countries. 

Favorite Filipino food: Kare-kare