2021-2022 FIA Board
Executive Board
President
Samantha Dabu
(she/her)
Senior, Human Resource Management Major
Socials:
IG: @samanthajdabu Snapchat: @sjdabuuu Facebook: Sammantha Dabu
FIA FAM: Elite
Favorite Part About Being on Board: “I’m very thankful and proud for all of my board members as they have all worked hard to fulfill their positions. They’ve come very far from where they first started and I’m excited to see how far they’ll go in this organization. My favorite part about being on board is being able to host different types of events that will cater to anyone within FIA! I had an amazing experience my freshman year and it’s very rewarding to give back to my organization and the Filipino-American community!”
Favorite Filipino Food: Lomi <3 best comfort food everrrr
Hobbies: singing, shopping/thrifting, cooking, baking, binge watching grey’s anatomy, and making punch needle rugs 🙂
Favorite Movie: Monster’s Inc or No Other Woman
Vice President External
Ashley Yabes
(she/her)
Junior, Integrated Health Studies Major
Socials:
IG & Snapchat: ashhliiizzz Facebook: Ashley Yabes
FIA FAM: Elite
Favorite Part About Being on Board: “My favorite part includes making connections with everyone and being able to plan fun events.”
Favorite Filipino Food: Pork Lomi
Hobbies: Reading and playing Animal Crossing
Favorite Movie: The Truman Show
Vice President External
Mia Catalla
(she/her)
Junior, Urban Education Major
Socials:
IG: @miacatalla Snapchat: mcelxcat Facebook: Mia Catalla
FIA FAM: Fit Fam
Favorite Part About Being on Board: “I love being a helping hand in the organization and working hard to make it a safe and supportive space for our members.“
Favorite Filipino Food: Bicol Express
Hobbies: Watching Kdramas, Playing Video Games with friends, and Cooking
Favorite Movie: Must Be Love
Vice President Internal
Matthew Villalon
(he/him)
Junior, Biochemistry Major
Socials:
IG: @m.villain, Facebook: Matthew Villalon
FIA FAM: Modern
Favorite Part About Being on Board: “Running AKA and helping people make more meaningful friendships and connections.”
Favorite Filipino Food: Longanisa
Hobbies: Playing instruments (Piano and guitar), dancing, watching movies, videogames (Valorant, Warframe, League)
Favorite Movie: Ratatouille
Treasurer
Megan Lu
(she/her)
Junior, Accounting Major
Socials:
IG: @Megan.v.lu Snapchat: megsluvsu4 Facebook: Megan Lu
FIA FAM: Modern
Favorite Part About Being on Board: “Being part of the process in nurturing this wonderful community with a variety of fun activities and social networks! <3”
Favorite Filipino Food: Dinuguan
Hobbies: Playing Games: Animal Crossing, Minecraft, Terreria, Stardew Valley, Bloons TD (no League of Legends or Valorant), Knitting/Crocheting, Baking, Watching Animes/Kdramas, Listening to music
Favorite Movie: Dang that’s difficult, Coco?
Secretary
Zachary Lavengco
(he/him)
Junior, Computer Science Major
Socials:
IG: @checkary Facebook: Zachary Lavengco
FIA FAM: Modern
Favorite Part About Being on Board: “Helping General Body have a great time”
Favorite Filipino Food: Kare Kare
Hobbies: Valorant, RL, Keyboards, Karuta
Favorite Movie: Spirited Away
Core Board
Cultural Coordinator
Angelo Luis Battung
(he/him)
Sophomore, Special Education Major
Socials:
IG: @lowkeyangelo Facebook: Angelo Luis Battung
FIA FAM: Elite
Favorite Part About Being on Board: “Favorite part about being on board is getting to meet new faces everyday that come from different backgrounds.”
Favorite Filipino Food: Sisig
Hobbies: Singing, making tiktoks, thrifting
Favorite Movie: Just The Way You Are – Enrique Gil & Liza Soberano
Cultural Coordinator
Matthew Villalon
(he/him)
Junior, Biochemistry Major
Socials:
IG: @m.villain, Facebook: Matthew Villalon
FIA FAM: Modern
Favorite Part About Being on Board: “Running AKA and helping people make more meaningful friendships and connections.”
Favorite Filipino Food: Longanisa
Hobbies: Playing instruments (Piano and guitar), dancing, watching movies, videogames (Valorant, Warframe, League)
Favorite Movie: Ratatouille
FIA’Liwan Coordinator
Alex Sayavongs
(he/him)
Senior Information & Decision Sciences Major
Socials:
IG: @alex.sayavongs Facebook: Alex Sayavongs
FIA FAM: Royal
Favorite Part About Being on Board: “My favorite part is helping put things together for general body to enjoy!.”
Favorite Filipino Food: Sisig
Hobbies: Apex Legends i am plat now :^) , I also love playing tennis
Favorite Movie: White Chicks Baybeeeee
FIA’Liwan Coordinator
Mariel Malit
(she/her)
Junior, Health Science Major
Socials:
Facebook: Mariel Blanco
FIA FAM: Royal
Favorite Part About Being on Board: “My favorite part about being on Board is working with fellow board members to plan and hold events that allow people to have fun and bond with each other! I also love to showcase the performances of our amazing Liwan members :)”
Favorite Filipino Food: Taho
Hobbies: Reading, cooking, practicing martial arts, and playing video games
Favorite Movie: Mean Girls
Modern Coordinator
Nathan Gorospe
(he/him)
5th Year, Nursing Major
Socials:
IG: @nathangorospe Snapchat: iamnathan17 Facebook: Nathan J Gorospe
FIA FAM: Modern
Favorite Part About Being on Board: “Being able to lead a team who shares the same ambitions and goals in dance as well as providing opportunities for dancers to grow and vibe along with other dancers.”
Favorite Filipino Food: Sisig
Hobbies: Dance, Sleep, Workout, Woodwork, and collect Nike merch.
Favorite Movie: Spiderman: No Way Home
Modern Coordinator
Cait Castillo
(she/her)
Sophomore, Biomedical Engineering Major
Socials:
IG: @cait.cast Facebook: Caitlyn Ciruelas Castillo
FIA FAM: Elite
Favorite Part About Being on Board: “Board is such a friendly group of people who are also such hardworkers! I love being a part of a team that is able to put together such fun events and subgroups :)”
Favorite Filipino Food: Kare kare
Hobbies: Dancing, reading, working out, going to cafes, and trying new foods
Athletic Coordinator
Ev Lu
(she/her)
Junior, Teaching of English Major
Socials:
IG: @evjeanlu SC: evpuff Facebook: Evelyn Lu
FIA FAM: Fit
Favorite Part About Being on Board: “I love the connections I get to make with new members, and the sense of family and community that we have together in FIA. I wanted to contribute to FIA as an organization because of how amazing it was my Freshman year :)”
Hobbies: I love running, being outside, and just being active! If anything involves moving your body then I’ll most likely enjoy it. I also love fashion and keeping up with the latest trends and whatnot.
Favorite Movie: Any Marvel Movie
Athletic Coordinator
Julian Hero Ramirez
(he/him)
Junior, Civil Engineering Major
Socials:
IG: @hero_2501 Snapchat: h3ro_2501 Facebook: Julian Ramirez
FIA FAM: Fit
Favorite Part About Being on Board: “Getting to know and interact with general body.”
Favorite Filipino Food: Biko
Hobbies: DJ, Skateboard, Valorant, Workout, various martial arts
Favorite Movie: Kung Fu Panda
Public Relations Officer
Karen Cumba
(she/her)
Junior, Psychology Major
Socials:
IG: @karen.cumba Snapchat: babyyfacee1 Facebook: Karen Chloe
FIA FAM: Royal
Favorite Filipino Food: Adobo
Hobbies: Video games, spending money, upgrading my keyboard every time I’m bored, fashion, candles, reading, listening to music and making random playlists of them, not being able to sit still, stress
Favorite Movie: interstellar or one direction: this is us or we bare bears <3
Public Relations Officer
Earl Penados
(he/him)
Junior, Nutrition Science Major
Socials: IG: urboiurl Facenook: Earl Joshua Penados
FIA FAM: Royal
Favorite Part About Being on Board: “My favorite part about being on board is being a leader of the organization and helping in organizing events that members can enjoy and look back fondly on.”
Favorite Filipino Food: Longanisa
Hobbies: Basketball, pc gaming, volleyball, working out, boxing
Favorite Movie: Finding Nemo
Social Coordinator
Lauren Dimayuga
(she/her)
Junior, Majors: Rehabilitation Sciences and Disability & Human Development, Minor: Psychology
Socials:
IG: @laurendimayuga Snapchat: @laurenashley011 Facebook: Lauren Dimayuga
FIA FAM: GMP
Favorite Part About Being on Board: “My favorite part about being on board is that it allows me to give new members the same welcoming and fun experience I had when I was a freshman! As social coord, I can host fun outings and events that members can enjoy with one another.”
Favorite Filipino Food: Beef Kaldereta
Hobbies: Dancing, Playing Volleyball, Painting/Drawing, Gaming (Val and League)
Favorite Movie: Tangled <333
Cultural Advocacy Chair
Ria Bonjoc
(she/her)
Junior, Kinesiology Major
Socials:
IG: @riririaabonjoc Snapchat: riririaabonjoc1 Facebook: Ria Jessica Bonjoc
FIA FAM: Royal
Favorite Part About Being on Board: “The balance of crackhead and work we have. I love working and having fun with these people <3”
Favorite Filipino Food: Lomi <3 best comfort food everrrr
Hobbies: Singing, playing ukulele, fashion (styling and sewing) playing mahjong LMAO
Favorite Movie: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Fundraising Chair
Ashley Sampang
(she/her)
Freshman, Psychology Major
Socials: IG: ashleysampang, Facebook: Ashley Sampang
FIA FAM: Elite
Favorite Part About Being a Board Member: “Being able to contribute and helping to create the family community in FIA that I felt when I was a general body member!”
Favorite Filipino Food: Kare Kare
Hobbies: Watching anime, writing, hanging out with freinds/family
Favorite Movie: I Want to Eat Your Pancreas
Historian
Summer Lee
(she/her)
Sophomore – Integrated Health Sciences Major in the Health and Science concentration (Pre-Nursing)
Socials:
IG: summerl2e Facebook: Summer Lee
FIA FAM: GMP
Favorite Part About Being on Bord: “Being able to take pictures and videos!”
Favorite Filipino Food: Halo Halo
Hobbies: Video Games, playing instruments, and watching anime and kdrama
Favorite Movie: Mugen Train
Webmaster
Liz Gutierrez
(they/he)
Junior, Computer Science Major
Socials:
IG: holy.guard Facebook: Liz Gutierrez
FIA FAM: GMP
Favorite Part About Bing on Board: “Getting to know other people in FIA close and being involved in many creative projects!”
Favorite Filipino Food: Adobo
Hobbies: Drawing, watching anime, playing video games
Favorite Movie: Twilight