For Immediate Release
Media Contact:
communications@fylpro.org
October 20, 2025
New Board Members Join FYLPRO Leadership in 2026
The Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO) is pleased to announce its 2026 Executive Committee and Board of Directors.
Board Member Daniel Galeon was elected as FYLPRO’s President Elect while Christine Melendres was re-elected for another term as a member of the board of trustees during the October election.
Joining the board as new directors are Melvin Joseph Labao Dizon of Kapolei, Hawaii and Jewls Lagman of Fullerton, California.
“Each election marks a new chapter in FYLPRO’s story, anchored in service, community, and our shared commitment to uplifting Filipinos across the global diaspora,” said President Genevieve Jopanda. “We’re deeply grateful to our newly elected and returning board members for their dedication and willingness to serve. Their leadership and passion inspire us to keep growing FYLPRO as a bridge that connects, empowers, and builds pathways for the next generation of Filipino leaders while strengthening our bond to the communities we serve.”
The new leadership will assume their roles in January 2026 – taking the helm of the nonprofit FYLPRO to fulfill its mission to identify young Filipino-American leaders and reconnect them with their cultural heritage and history; provide professional development to empower them to positively impact their communities; and give them the tools and networks to nurture and grow Philippines-US relations in the areas of government, business, and philanthropic and humanitarian initiatives.
The members of the 2026 Board of Directors are FYLPRO alumni and members from across the nation in multiple industries including business, nonprofits, public health, journalism and tech.
FYLPRO 2026 Board
Executive Committee:
- Genevieve Jopanda ‘22, President (San Francisco, CA)
- Dan Galeon ‘22, President-Elect (Montvale, NJ)
- Constancio Paranal III ‘22, Executive Vice President (Honolulu, HI)
- Agnes Lopez ‘22, Secretary (Jacksonville, FL)
- Donny Rojo ‘16, Treasurer (San Francisco, CA)
- Leezel Tanglao ‘19, Immediate Past President (Carson, CA)
Board of Directors:
- Nikki Chan ‘23, (Stockton, CA)
- Melvin Joseph Labao Dizon (Kapolei, Hawaii)
- Gabriel Kramer, ‘24 (Cleveland, OH)
- Jewels Lagman (Fullerton, CA)
- Christine Melendres ‘23 (San Ramon, CA)
- Jamille Nagtalon-Ramos ‘22 (Sicklerville, NJ)
- Joshua Ang Price ‘18, (Little Rock, AR)
Established in 2012 by the Philippine Embassy in the United States in cooperation with the Ayala Foundation Inc. (AFI), FYLPRO annually identifies outstanding young professionals in the Filipino communities across the United States and provides them invaluable community, business, and government insights and access to distinguished network captains of industry and government.
From our signature immersion program to our mentorship and Tayo fellowships, FYLPRO has grown and expanded its offerings to continue to bridge, connect and discover for young leaders throughout the diaspora. We continue to build on the success of the Tayo project in building a data and innovation hub.
Those with a desire to support FYLPRO can sign up for membership at https://fylpro.wildapricot.org/ or make a donation: https://fylpro.wildapricot.org/support
About Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO)
FILIPINO YOUNG LEADERS PROGRAM (FYLPRO) is a network of high performing, next-generation leaders who advance the Philippines and the Filipino people through their advocacy and expertise in various industries.
We continually expand the pipeline of Filipino young leaders in the diaspora. By connecting them to the motherland, we foster collaborative multinational relationships that create innovations and support the socio-economic progress of the global Filipino community.
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