🇵🇭 Meet the Adhika Team 🇵🇭

  • Nora Angeles

    How long have you been on Adhika's board?
    Since 1985 as a founder!

    Why did you join Adhika?
    Being an immigrant who loves her country and a social worker by profession, I wanted to focus on giving back to the Philippines.

  • Erna Opena

    How long have you been on Adhika's board?
    Since 1985 as a founder!

    Why did you join Adhika?
    After Martial Law ended in the Philippines, I felt the need to share and help people in the Philippines, specially women and children. It has always been a good feeling being able to give back.

  • Julieta Dizonl Nanquil

    How long have you been on Adhika's board?
    ~25 years

    Why did you join Adhika?
    I want to help in any good cause, in a small way I can. My work is related to ADHIKA's goal. Always a pleasure when there's a good outcome on our programs and projects.

  • Charlene Taboy

    How long have you been on Adhika's board?
    ~15 years

    Why did you join Adhika?
    I believe in the mission and purpose of Adhika. I wanted to support Adhika's programs to assist Filipinos with their community needs either here in Canadaor back home in the Philippines.

  • Rose Gutierrez

    How long have you been on Adhika's board?
    10+ years!

    Why did you join Adhika?
    As a Pinay, living in the diaspora, Adhika has been an important connection to Pinay elders, community and culture. We're a small NGO that can make a significant impact directly in the lives of people.

  • Trifona 'Onnie' Ramiro

    How long have you been on Adhika's board?
    ~10 years

    Why did you join Adhika?
    It has been meaningful and rewarding to hear stories/issues of our kalahi and kababayan. I feel so blessed share the skills, knowledge and abilities I have to uplift our situations.

  • Maria Cristina Lopez

    How long have you been on Adhika's board?
    ~10 years

    Why did you join Adhika?
    I enjoy helping people in need! I am so happy to be part of the hardworking Adhika team.

  • Jill San Luis

    How long have you been on Adhika's board?
    ~2 years

    Why did you join Adhika?
    Adhika's focus on empowering marginalized Filipinos to build better futures for themselves is a bold mission I can get behind. Its grassroots origins from genuine empathy which is very inspiring.

  • JB Ramos

    How long have you been on Adhika's board?
    Since 2024!

    Why did you join Adhika?
    I joined Adhika's Board because I share its mission to empower communities in Canada and the Philippines, reflecting my passion for creating positive change. Adhika's workshops on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) educate and equip individuals to prevent and respond to GBV, fostering safer communities. Additionally, Adhika's support for newcomers to Canada aligns with my belief in inclusivity and equal opportunities, enhancing its impact on building a more equitable society.