Abby Regacho

PRESIDENT

Hello hello!! I'm Abby Regacho, your president this year!! It is my senior year in Neurobiology and Physiology on the pre-med track. I joined PFA because of my passion for my Filipino culture that was an aspect of my life that I lacked when I moved from the Philippines to Evansville, Indiana. I'm so glad to have found my people in my Filipino community at Purdue. I'm so glad I get the opportunity to aid our members in grow in knowledge and experiences with regards to the Filipino culture. I love my PFAm and enjoy all the silly antics we have together. Outside of PFA, I am probably studying to be your future neurosurgeon, working out, shopping, going on a walk, or getting boba. I'm so excited for this year and I hope it is Purdue Filipino Association's best year yet! 

Vladimir Condino (Right)

Co-VICE PRESIDENT - EXTERNAL

Hi!! My name is Vladimir Condino, like Vladimir putin… I’m currently the Co-VPE for PFA and a junior majoring physics! My hobbies include underwater ceramics technical work and a fun fact about me is that I can eat 2-3 cups of rice in one sitting! I joined PFA because I wanted to know more about my culture and meet new people with both similar and different experiences as me! Joining PFA has been one of the best decisions I made at purdue, it has introduced me to so many new things and people that I’ve never known before. If you’re reading this we’re best friends now and we’re gonna get soft tacos later :)

Marie Encarnado (Right)

Co-VICE PRESIDENT - External

Hi!! I'm Marie, Co-VPE this year. I'm a Junior majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Mathematics. I love fitness, especially lifting and cycling. A fun fact about me is that I've climbed a coconut tree :D I joined PFA because I missed the cultural and familial aspect I had at home, so I wanted to make lasting friendships through here. I can't wait for another year!

Benn Sesante

Vice president - Internal

Hello all! I'm Benn Sesante and I am your Vice President Internal this year. I will be in charge of anything pertaining Bahay Bahayan and the Ate / Kuya / Ading / Manang Manong system so please reach out to me if you have any questions! I am currently a junior in Computer Science with a minor in Math. I've been a part of PFA since my freshman year and became active due to my lineage's strong presence in inviting me out, making sure I attend every PFA event. The AKA system is a huge part of why I became an active member in PFA while also giving me some of my favorite memories in college. I hope AKA / BB can do the same for you too!

Trinity Miranda

CO-SECRETARY - Media manager

Hi! I’m Trinity Miranda. I am the Media Manager. I am a sophomore in Exploratory Studies (probably Marketing, hopefully UX Design) minoring in Organizational Leadership. Some things I enjoy are photography, crochet, and cooking!

Mia Neff

Co-secretary - Administrative

Hellos! I’m Mia and I will be PFA’s Administrative Secretary this year! I am a Sophomore double majoring in Nutrition and Dietetics & Nutrition, Fitness and Health, as well as minoring in French. In my hometown, there was not really an active Filipino community, and so I was thrilled to see that Purdue had a Filipino Association. I joined my Freshman year and have loved attending all the events – especially PCN! – making connections with people of similar cultural backgrounds, and giving back to the association however possible. Outside of PFA, I enjoy hobbies like crochet, outdoor activities, photography, cooking and baking, as well as playing games like Stardew Valley, Animal Crossing, and word games (especially Crossword Puzzles and Wordles)! Please don’t hesitate to reach out! :)

Mj Gonzales

Event Coordinator

Hi! I’m Mj Gonzales. I’m the event coordinator for PFA. Currently, I am a junior in Health and Disease minoring in chemistry and psychology. Fun fact, I don’t actually have a j in my name. My parents named me after my Lola and started calling me Mj like a junior because they thought Mercedes was too long. I joined PFA because I wanted to connect to other students who grew up with the Filipino-American culture. Back home, my family is not that active in the Filipino community, so I thought this would be a great way to learn and connect with other people on Filipino Culture!

Evan Wang

Treasurer

Hello, my name is Evan Wang, I am a senior in Electrical Engineering and the treasurer for PFA this year. I joined PFA my freshman year because of my girlfriend Joyce haha but didn't become really active until sophomore year. Throughout my time with PFA, PFA not only gave me a space to grow as a person but professionally as a leader as well. Please don't hesitate to reach if you have any questions for me about anything!

Tricia Sy

Cultural Chair

Hi everyone! My name is Tricia and I am your Cultural Chair for this year. I am a junior in Nursing and I am minoring in Psychology. I joined PFA because there wasn't a strong Filipino community in my hometown and I wanted to be around the culture that constantly inspires me! Through PFA, I love being able to share my culture with others and also learn more about it. In my free time, I like to thrift, explore new places, try new foods, and play the guitar. 

Jovelle Garces (Center)

PCN Director

Hi I'm Jovelle and I am one of your current PCN directors! I'm currently a senior in electrical engineering. On my free time, I'm usually online gaming, working out, or trying out new recipes. I joined PFA because I wanted to become closer with my roots and learn more about my culture.

Dawn Monarca (Center)

PCN DIRECTOR

My name is Dawn Monarca & I'm one of the PCN Directors! I'm a senior majoring in MET & getting certificates in Entrepreneurship and Collaborative Leadership. I love to knit, make yarn out of plastic, and to onewheel! I joined PFA during my freshmen year to stay connected to the culture and create a home away from home.

Emily Reyes (Center)

PCN Director

Heya! My name is Emily Reyes and I am one of your PCN Directors for the 2023-2024 school year! I am a junior, double majoring in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology and minoring in Organizational Leadership. Some of my hobbies include working out (gym, martial arts, volleyball), cooking, and fangirling over Seventeen ;) I joined PFA because I was not exposed to Filipino culture growing up, and I wanted to get in touch with my heritage. My favorite thing about the org is definitely PCN (hence me being a director LOL), because it’s where I got to know a lot of the other members and made some of my closest friends in college! <3 I look forward to working with you all this year!!! Live, laugh, love, PCN

Phoenix Dimagiba

SENIOR ADVISOR

Hey all! I'm Phoenix Dimagiba, one of your Senior Advisors this year! My majors are Cybersecurity and Network Engineering Technology, and I'm from San Diego. When I'm not grinding out cybersecurity labs I enjoy swimming at the CoRec, cooking or baking for myself and my friends, and PC gaming at home. I joined PFA three years ago looking to engage with my culture and have fun with new people, and I can happily say that both of those things came true. I'm looking forward to one last year of memories with all of you! Hope to see everyone at events, and please contact myself and Alex for any senior advice you might require :))

Alexandria Montoya

Senior Advisor

Hii, I'm Alexandria! I'm currently a senior majoring in Electrical Engineering, and I'm this year's senior advisor for PFA. I've been in PFA ever since my freshman year, and I've held positions for both J-board and E-Board as our Secretary. I'd say my favorite thing that I've participated in while being in PFA has been my involvement in PCN in the acting committee with main roles for two years at PFA, and now I'm this year's acting committee head. I'd say I've been pretty active within PFA for almost my entire college career, and I'm really grateful with the friends I've made through PFA since joining this organization (: 

Outside of school and PFA, my hobbies/interests include playing the piano (i'm classically trained and have been playing for about 13 years but am currently in a band to improve my improv skills! plus it's fun lol), playing 1v1 fighting games, and doing crossword puzzles. Even though I'm a senior and about to graduate, I'm always open to making new connections and friends, so don't be afraid to say hi <3

VPI COMMITTEE

Joshua Palma (left)

Major: Biomedical Health Sciences

Class: Freshman

Fun Fact: Me and Bruno Mars have never been seen in a room together at the same time.

Nicolo Biscocho (Right)

Major: Business Analytics and Information + Certificate in Applications in Data Science + Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Class: Sophomore

Fun Fact: I am a triplet.

VPE COMMITTEE

Ethan flowers (left)

Major: Electrical Engineering

Class: Freshman

Fun Fact: I have a fan club.

Aerrielle Condino (right)

Major: FYE

Class: Freshman

Fun Fact: Manny Pacquaio is my godfather.

SECRETARY COMMITTEE

Graciana Schott (far left)

Majors: Creative Writing & Professional Writing

Class: Freshman

Fun Fact: I was born on a military base in Washington state (Ft Lewis) 🌲

Kian Kishimoto (Far right)

Major: Artificial Intelligence

Class: Sophomore

Fun Fact: I’m allergic to kiwi.

EVENT COMMITTEE

Josh Cho (left)

Major: Computer Science

Class: Freshman

Fun Fact: I go by my middle name!

Jonathan Barretto (right)

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Minor: Psychology

Class: Junior

Fun Fact: I used to be able to solve a Rubik’s cube in 10 seconds.

CULTURAL COMMITTEE

Therese Richelle Cunanan (left)

Major: Engineering (Premed)

Class: Freshman

Fun Fact: I’m ranked Genius in Kartrider. Let’s race 👍

Sam Widjanarko (right)

Major: FYE

Class: Freshman

Fun Fact: I bring a bottle of togarashi chili flakes wherever I go

TREASURER COMMITTEE

Matthew roxas

Major: Computer Engineering

Class: Sophomore

Fun Fact: You will find me at almost every Purdue basketball game.

PERFORMANCE COMMITTEE

shane limas (left)

Major: Biomedical Health Sciences

Class: Sophomore

Fun Fact: I can do a mean chad face.

russell rosa (right)

Majors: Computer Science & Data Science

Class: Sophomore

Fun Fact: I’m 6’3

VPI COMMITTEE

Bianca olea (left)

Major: Electrical Engineering

Minor: Computer Science

Class: Sophomore

Fun Fact: My uncle was the designer of 2015 Miss Universe (Philippines) Winning Dress

Gracie Childes (Right)

Major: Design and Construction Integration

Minor: Building Information Modeling, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Certificate

Class: Sophomore

Fun Fact: I am adopted

VPE COMMITTEE

Albert Wu (left)

Major: Computer Science

Class: Sophomore

Fun Fact: Russell’s my biggest fan

Bea cortes (right)

Major: Computer Engineering

Class: Sophomore

Fun Fact: I’ve lived in 3 different countries (Philippines, Japan, and the US)

SECRETARY COMMITTEE

JOSHUA ROLDAN (LEFT)

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Class: Sophomore

Fun Fact: I enjoy playing the piano

ASHLEY CASTRO (RIGHT)

Major: Pre-Pharmacy/PharmD

Class: Sophomore

Fun Fact: I can speak fluent Tagalog!

EVENT COMMITTEE

Jeric cacal (left)

Major: Actuarial Science

Class: Sophomore

Fun Fact: If you pulled up any Pokémon, I could probably tell you its name

Neo uypuanco (right)

Major: Industrial Engineering

Class: Sophomore

Fun Fact: I can play the Jojo ending theme on guitar

CULTURAL COMMITTEE

katrina leon (left)

Major: Civil Engineering

Minor: Policy

Class: Sophomore

Fun Fact: I still enjoy kids only things (especially kid prices)

Des ignacio (right)

Major: Data Science

Class: Sophomore

Fun Fact: I’ve gone cliff jumping in Puerto Rico

TREASURER COMMITTEE

jillian urgello

Major: Computer Science

Minor: Math and Philosophy

Class: Junior

Fun Fact: I play tennis

PERFORMANCE COMMITTEE

shane limas (left)

Major: Biomedical Health Sciences

Class: Sophomore

Fun Fact: I used to be an avid rifle spinner.

russell rosa (right)

Majors: Computer Science & Data Science

Class: Sophomore

Fun Fact: I vlog