Executive Officers and Board Members     

UPAADCMDVA 2026 Leadership Directory

Executive Officers

Leathrese Chappell
Leathrese Chappell
PRESIDENT
Vision: "To increase alumni membership and conduct educational events."
Maribel Langas Miller
Maribel Langas Miller
1ST VICE-PRESIDENT
PRESIDENT ELECT 2028-2029
Vision: "Foster empowerment and community by expanding access to success."
Maria Garcia
Maria Garcia
2ND VICE-PRESIDENT
Vision: "To continue UPAADCMDA's mission of providing public service and preserving Filipino culture."
Frances Fermin
Frances Fermin
SECRETARY
Vision: "To be able to give back to UP in whatever way we can, and to be able to help alumni in the area."
Pamela Santos
Pamela Santos
ASST. SECRETARY

(Appointed Position)

Vision: "To promote the Filipino culture of collective goals (bayanihan) and to create more leadership opportunities for UP graduates"
Katrina Vayo
Katrina Vayo
TREASURER
Vision: "As Treasurer, my vision is to manage our resources wisely so we can give back to our university and support the Filipino community. I aim to promote transparency, unity, and service helping our alumni make a positive and lasting impact together."
Mariel Lumibao-Bautista
Mariel Lumibao-Bautista
ASST. TREASURER

(Appointed Position)

Vision: "For UPAADCMDVA to be the most successful university alumni association in the US in terms of membership, initiatives, and overall community impact."
Rhea Villamento-Brown
Rhea Villamento-Brown
AUDITOR (Appointed Position)
Vision: "For UPAADCMDVA to continue flourishing as a recognized and valuable partner to the Filipino community in the DMV area and beyond."
Legal Consel
LEGAL COUNSEL

Board of Directors

Olma Inocentes
Olma Inocentes
Board Member
Vision: "Uniting Filipino American alumni to lead, uplift, and inspire across generations and borders—building a thriving, connected and inclusive community rooted in shared heritage and purpose."
Ian Collins Lansigan
Ian Collins Lansigan
Board Member
Vision: "To continue to foster fellowship of UP System alumni, their families and friends, while providing avenues for service to the local communities (DMV), the alma mater (UP), & the home country (Philippines). "
Cynthia McGee
Cynthia McGee
Board Member
Vision: "To foster a network of alumni and an active community where members connect, develop lifelong friendships, have fun and strong support system; promote professional mentorship and create an inclusive environment. "
Tina Palanca
Tina Palanca
Board Member
Vision: "To support educational endeavors of the UP system and spread lightness and joy through music and by listening to you!"
Liza Virata
Liza Virata
Board Member
Vision: "I wish for UP & its alumni to continue achieving honor and excellence in the Philippines, & around the world. I fully support financial assistance to UP & educational webinars for the UP community."
Carisa Vercaza-Peralta
Carisa Vercaza-Peralta
Board Member
Vision: "For UPAADCMDVA to be a cohesive UPAA alumni community that supports each other, promotes Filipino excellence, and contributes generously to empower future generations."
Jessie Wolgamotti
Jessie Wolgamotti
Board Member
Vision: "UPAADCMDVA will strengthen its network dedicated to uplifting lives through humanitarian efforts in the Philippines, meaningful local and global engagement, and continued support for the University of the Philippines."
Nathalie Bernabe Quion
Nathalie Bernabe Quion

Ex-Officio Board Member

(Immediate Past President)

Vision: "I have a long standing history of mentoring students in my current work at the GWU SOM, pediatric trainees at CNMC and hundreds of young pediatricians for future training. I want to bring that culture of mentorship and uplifting our alumni to UPAADCMDVA."