Dr. Amb. Nellie Reyes (h.c.)
Honorary Doctorate in Humanitarianism, International Peace Ambassador Awardee, International Leadership Awardee & International Speaker World Summit 2023 By the Ladies of All Nations International (London / Philippines)
Nellie Reyes is the Founder of ASSISTNA, a Non-Profit corporation. A Filipino-American Health Information Tech Specialist, Accountant and Speaker-Author she leads a strong advocacy of uplifting the underserved diverse minority communities in North America especially women and the youth.
She is passionate to help them find their inner courage and reach their highest potentials by providing them with the necessary tools to create their own systems which are duplicable and proven to work necessary to build their legacies early on in life.
Charles H. Nguyen
Charles Nguyen, Chairman of the Board of Directors at ASSISTNA, is a seasoned expert in financial counseling and strategic planning, specializing in educational funding and entrepreneurial ventures.
Educational Consultation: Charles provides invaluable advice to families seeking optimal college funding solutions, ensuring access to premier institutions while optimizing financial outputs.
Retirement Planning Advisory: He offers strategic retirement planning advice to families and entrepreneurs, focusing on long-term financial security and stability.
Financial Empowerment Workshops: He conducts impactful workshops on “Make, Manage, & Multiply Money,” instilling foundational financial principles and practical knowledge to facilitate economic self-sufficiency.
Personalized Coaching & Mentorship: His “Pit to Prosperity” program offers personalized guidance to individuals, aiding them in overcoming financial and personal barriers to achieve sustainable prosperity and enriched living.
Charles’s multifaceted expertise and commitment make him a beacon of financial wisdom and empowerment, advocating for universal access to education, financial stability, and prosperity.
Dr. Lisa E. Kirkwood (h.c)
Director
The True Stories Merchant, Speaker, Author, and Entrepreneur
She is a “modern Renaissance woman”, multilingual and multicultural “citizen of the world” who came to the USA to pursue the fabled “American Dream”. The author of the science fiction saga The Terran Chronicles: A Voyager in Chronospace, Lisa E. Kirkwood also became a filmmaker, with the goal of ultimately building a Hollywood-type artistic career and a creative legacy in global entertainment.
A first-generation immigrant whose success story can inspire others, she is a transformational thought leader, advocate of women’s leadership and empowerment, and an expert in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
As an award-winning champion of Diversity in corporate America, Lisa E. Kirkwood can share, among other things, new and different perspectives on what Asian cultures mean to the non-Asian people throughout the world.
Maria Christina Talley
Maria Christina Talley is a Risk Management and healthcare analytics expert, business leader, and Founder of Virttask (est. 2025). She currently serves as Risk Management Coordinator at CHRISTUS Health, overseeing safety event reporting, compliance audits, legal coordination, and root cause analysis. With over ten years in healthcare, she has led medical records operations, compliance reporting, and insurance verification.
Christina is also a Financial Analyst, specializing in futures and options trading, market research, and portfolio management. Her background includes roles in international education, workforce coordination, customer service management, and banking.
She holds certifications from Texas A&M (Healthcare Analytics), UPenn (Health Law), Yale (Leadership), and Harvard (Government & Politics). A lifelong learner and community leader, she is active in the Filipino American Community and serves as an IXXIA Jewelry Ambassador.
With expertise in data analytics, research, project coordination, reporting, and financial analysis, Christina continues to make a significant impact in healthcare, business, and education.
Amb. Dr. Juliette Barredo-Rucker (h.c.)
Director
HUMANITARIAN
As a volunteer and Director of ASSISTNA.org, I work to uplift Asians and People of Color by promoting diversity and housing assistance for low to moderate income groups.
I have volunteered for 13 years, helping disadvantaged families in the community to eradicate hunger and promote a healthy life.
2020–2024: Volunteer with the Rotary Club of Falls Church, Virginia, USA.
Supported all outreach programs, especially those focused on disease prevention, treatment, and improving access to low-cost or free healthcare in underdeveloped areas. Also contributed to programs for basic education and literacy.
Founder – S.A.C.R.E.D. Heart International, Inc. (Virginia, USA & Philippines)
Develop and implement programs that empower and uplift vulnerable populations—particularly seniors and children—by providing the resources and support needed to improve lives and achieve their goals.
HONORS & ACTIVITIES
- Honorary Doctorate in Humanitarianism, France – Oct 2024
- Most Outstanding Empowered Woman and Humanitarian Advocate of the Year, 2023
- Business Woman of the Year
- Ambassador of Kindness and Happiness, Royal Kutai Mulawarman Peace International Institute – 2024
- Presidential Lifetime Award, 2023 (Certified for 4,000 Hours of Volunteer Work)
- Member of the Year, PACC
- Golden Volunteer Award, NVFS – 2016
- Secretary, Filipino American Cancer Care – 2020
- Member, Asian American Chamber of Commerce
- Board Member, Philippine American Chamber of Commerce
- Envoy for Unity and Service, Migrant Heritage Commission
- Vice President, Filipino American Association of St. Mary’s Church, MD
- President, Samahang Pilipino, Tokyo, Japan
- Organizer, Former Resident of USSR
- Member, Women Entrepreneur Network
- Advocate, We Refuse Abuse
- Member, Rotary International
- President, Falls Church Rotary Club
- Founder, S.A.C.R.E.D. Heart International, Inc.
- Executive Director, Veterans Pantry (FAVC)
- Member, Toastmasters International
BUSINESS
- Optimize Media Marketing
Founder / Co-Owner
Eugene, Oregon, USA — 2010–Present - OBAssociates, LLC
Office Manager
Washington, DC, USA — 2004–2009
Lenida Balce-Sutton
Director | Outreach Event Partner For Nevada
Worked at Pilipinas Bank Head Office Ayala City of Makati/Laguna Techno Park City of Santa Rosa
Alondra M. De La Torre
Alondra Melendres, titleholder for Miss Fire World USA 2022 is an immigration paralegal, CA public notary, and spokesmodel for social causes. She is currently attending California Baptist University for her bachelor’s in Business and graduated from Riverside City College with an Associates in Social and Behavioral Sciences. She has a passion for justice for everybody regardless of your immigration statues.
Angeline Benjamin
Angeline Benjamin is a Motivational Speaker delivering messages on cultural diversity, confidence building, strategic goal setting, and as an Action Coach with Results. She believes in making a difference in people’s lives through mentoring, coaching, and motivating others.
Angeline wrote her first book: ”LIFE LESSONS LEADING TO SUCCESS” in 2020, a contributing author in 2 books: “It’s All About SHOWING UP – the POWER is in the ASKING.” and “LOVE YOUR HATERS.” Besides receiving numerous awards for her work, she currently serves as a Global Society for Female Entrepreneurs board member and Director of the Virtual Network.
Dr. AnGèle M. Cade (h.c.)
Advisor / Consultant
Dr. Aggie Kobrin (h.c.)
Aggie Kobrin is founder and director of CEC Global Events and CEC Global LLC, event and media management companies that have produced excellent results for global clients. With 15 years in the event management industry, CEC Global has demonstrated expertise in areas ranging from conferences, corporate events, and nonprofit and association events locally and globally for hundreds to thousands of participants.
As event producer for the National Space Society Conferences since 2013, CEC Global has produced a dozen conferences, including the International Space Development Conferences and the Space Settlement Conferences. Aggie is director of publications for the society and managing editor of Ad Astra Magazine, she took over the design and management of Ad Astra seeing a need for an improved publication several years ago.
Aggie is a partner in e360tv.com a broadcast network across multiple social media platforms and OTT sites, including Roku, Amazon Fire, and Apple TV. “A Day In Space” the virtual event
scheduled for July 16th, 2020 is produced by the National Space Society and will be broadcast and distributed through that network.
Noel Omega
Advisor
Noel S. V. Omega co-founded the Filipino-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Los Angeles (FACC-GLA). Noel studied Electronics and Computer Engineering at Cal State L.A. and is currently the CEO of Omega Quadrant, LLC. Noel has diversified business interests in Information Technology outsourcing, Renewable Energy Development, and International trade & investments.
Noel promotes economic empowerment by working with various Filipino-American population hubs in the greater L.A. area and engages the youth to become champions of economic empowerment. Noel currently serves as president emeritus and lifetime advisor for the Filipino-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Los Angeles and has helped establish various Filipino-American Chambers in Southern California.
Noel’s community leadership includes the Federation of Philippine American Chambers of Commerce/FPACC as Vice President of Public Relations, Kalayaan of Southern California (Chairman Emeritus), Jose P. Rizal Monument Movement, Los Angeles Mission College Foundation (former board member), Valley Voters Organized Toward Empowerment(Valley VOTE), Leyte-Samar Association, and, continues to speak on behalf of various civic and community interests. Noel also performs as a professional voiceover talent and emcees major events in his spare time.
Noel joined NaFFAA in April 2014 and currently serves as Chairman for Region IX to promote the advancement and empowerment of Filipino-Americans in Southern California.
Dr. Amb. Raziel Fuentebella-Arcega (h.c.)
Raziel F. Arcega, MBA, MAS is a Mompreneur, community leader, health and wellness advocate, a Certified Woman Minority Small Business Enterprise owner, a Certified Master in Advertising Specialties (MAS) professional, and a Certified Nutritional Coach. She is the owner and operator of LNR Promotions, a marketing and promotions company dedicated to promoting and inspiring others to “Love, Nurture and Respect” themselves, the environment we live in, and the people and communities surrounding them us.
COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS
Dr. Robbie Motter, PhD
Founder & Chairman
Global Society of Female Entrepreneurs (GSFE)
Menifee, CA
Robbie Motter is the founder of GSFE (Global Society for Female Entrepreneurs) which will celebrate ten years of serving in 2026 and for over 39 years served as the Global Coordinator for Nafe (National Association of Female Executives), she left that volunteer position in April 2020 to devote more time to her nonprofit work with GSFE.
The non-profit which she founded in 2017 is a 501 c3 non-profit and does many GSFE events like International Kindness Day, International Women’s Day World Humanatarian Day and more
GSFE does mentoring, training, coaching women as well as doing collaborations with other organizations. Many of the collaborations are with groups that she can nominate her members for awards to help them build their brand. Their mission is to empower, inspire, mentor, educate and connect women so they become successful entrepreneurs.
She is also am award winning #1 IS and International Author and thru her non profit has helped over 250 wonen become #1 US and International Best selling authors . She is also a certified international speaker and coach.n
Over the years Robbie has received over 300 awards for her work with women. The variety of awards can be seen on her website robbiemotter.com
Robbie spent 25 years in Corporate America before becoming and Entrepreneur. In addition to running her nonprofit she is also a Marketing/PR Consultant, certified national speaker, radio show host, event planner, and # She has received three honorary docturate degrees in 2022 Honorary Humanitarian doctorate in 2024 Honorary Doctorate in Humanatarian Stories and August 2026 Honorary Doctorate in Theology
December 2022 she was presented her Lady title in London England and 2024 an International Queen title
Angeline Benjamin
Co-Founding ASSISTNA Director Partner for Global Society for Female Entrepreneurs (GSFE) Global Virtual Community Queen Creek, AZ
Angeline Benjamin is a Motivational Speaker delivering messages on cultural diversity, confidence building, strategic goal setting, and as an Action Coach with Results. She believes in making a difference in people’s lives through mentoring, coaching, and motivating others.
Angeline wrote her first book: ”LIFE LESSONS LEADING TO SUCCESS” in 2020, a contributing author in 2 books: “It’s All About SHOWING UP – the POWER is in the ASKING.” and “LOVE YOUR HATERS.” Besides receiving numerous awards for her work, she currently serves as a Global Society for Female Entrepreneurs board member and Director of the Virtual Network.
Stephanie Ellison-Keys
Dr. (h.c.) Stephanie Ellison-Keys, Chaplain
Dr. Stephanie Keys, a shining beacon from San Gabriel Valley, seamlessly melds her roles as a devoted chaplain, enterprising philanthropist, and dynamic entrepreneur. With a history of significant contributions to various initiatives, she’s curated invaluable partnerships with renowned brands. Her vibrant career showcases roles in the entertainment industry and as Director of Development, echoing her prowess in event planning and partnership cultivation. Dr. Stephanie’s Amazing Catering venture and her heartfelt “Extraordinary Giving Frenzy” initiative both underline her knack for blending business savvy with community passion. Central to her journey is an unwavering commitment to diversity and inclusion, ensuring every voice finds its rightful space. Beyond her impressive portfolio, it’s Dr. Stephanie’s dedication to spiritual care, the art of meaningful conversation, and genuine community enrichment that sets her apart. Dive into a conversation with her, and you’ll discover a world where heart, community, and impactful excellence converge.
Theresa Guck
Founder of IXXIA Jewelry
Dallas-FW TX
Theresa Guck is the jewelry designer and creator of IXXIA Jewelry. She is also a life coach, pageant coach, and community leader from Longview, Texas.
Theresa designed, manufactured, and created jewelry that was seen in Milan, Paris, London, and Dubai.
Through collaboration with other Filipino Fashion Designers, her work was also seen in Miss Universe Competition and Mrs Philippines World in Hawaii and Australia.
She gained the trust of different title holders like Miss Netherlands Universe, Miss Greece Universe, and many more, where they helped promote her business both on social media and in their countries.
Her design was also spotted in different international publications like Vogue Italia, Marie Claire Spain, and many more.
Her love for serving the community is apparent to the awards she was recognized for like -The volunteer of the Year Award (2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2010, 2011),
Outstanding Mother of the Year 2019(Dallas, Texas), Global Trends Business Excellence Awards — IXXIA Philippine Pride, topnotch providers of quality jewelry in Texas, USA, Global Trends Business Excellence Awards-A Woman of Vision
Top 50 Faces of Success 2021(Philippines), Outstanding Men and Women Awardee 2022(Philippines), and International Business Leader Award 2021.
Nominee for The Outstanding Filipino in America 2021 and Nominee for Humanitarian for Top 100 Outstanding Filipino in Texas 2019.
Together with her family, they received 2 President’s Gold Volunteer Service Awards, one from President Trump in 2019 and a President’s Gold Volunteer Service Award from President Biden in 2022.
Theresa is the advisor of The CUPID Project International Card Giving, Abyan Ko Ikaw(You are my friend) Feeding and gift-giving, Love for Kids Philippines, Tsinelas Ko Para sa Imo(My slipper is yours), and All2Him Ministry.
Theresa is also involved in Promoting Cultural Heritage through arts and fashion. Promoting Learning of different cultures by hosting exchange students from different countries.
Frederick Napule
Pres. /CEO Company 316
Dallas-FW TX
Eric Napule is a current member of PACC North Texas, a Nurse, and an Entrepreneur living in Grand Prairie, TX. An experienced business leader & community leader both locally & abroad.
He owns a company that serves and protects families from the devastating dangers of fire, carbon monoxide poisoning, flood, and freezes. His company, Company 316 Fire and Safety in Texas, comprises hundreds of Independent Contractors worldwide.
He studied BSECE from Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila in Intramuros & BSN graduate from St. Rita College in Manila.
Eric served as one of the local Board of Directors from NTAACA located in Dallas, TX, Lions Club, Rotary Club, and Philippine Nurses Assoc in North TX.
He is a devoted Christian & follows the Four Fundamentals of Life to serve as a Christian, Family, People, and Business. His high passion is to help people and engage himself in diverse communities to nurture cultures, beliefs, and purpose in life and continue to deliver the best life opportunity with GOD as the center of our purpose.
Briza Madueno
Singer-Artist
Los Angeles, CA
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