Abraham L. Lim established his law practice in 2003 with a primary focus on Immigration and Nationality Law. He graduated from Western State University College of Law while he clerked at the Legal Aid Society. Fluent in Tagalog, he toiled on behalf of Filipino immigrants in front of the Department of Homeland Security and further represented their interests as a prominent member of the community since then. Atty. Lim is also currently Chair of the Los Angeles-Makati Sister City, Inc. under the Sister Cities of Los Angeles department of the Office of the Mayor of Los Angeles.
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Lyvinna Lim
Lyvinna “Bing” Lim is currently the Director of Grants and Development for PACC Texas, residing in Austin, Texas.
Bing has a background in sales and finance where she was a top performer and was integral to expanding her company’s presence in new markets. However, her true passion is in her work in nonprofits and political groups.
Bing is a tireless advocate for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence and has worked extensively with groups that provide support and services for those looking for a better life. She has always believed in speaking for those without a voice. In addition to her non-profit work, Bing is part of a political advocacy group that coordinates and mobilizes resources to support candidates and progressive causes.
Ethel Luzario
Professional: | Realtor®, 1997 to date West USA Realty www.ethelluzario.com Started career in 1997 with a Century 21 franchise, then to Re/Max and Realty One Group)The 3000 Club (DBA Market On the Move) Co-Founder, 2010 to date (A food rescue, medical reclamation and disaster relief, recycling initiatives, non-profit organization with 501 (c) 3 Status in the United States.Peoria Assisted Living and Health Services, 2012 to date Owner A licensed 9-bed group home providing family-like care to senior residents.Sr. Human Resources Specialist, 1981 to 1996 United Nations Development Programme, New York, NY Handled recruitment of international consultants and placement of temporary support staff.Projects Secretary, Asian Development Bank Manila, Philippines, 1976 – 1980 Performed secretarial duties with business travels to Bangladesh. |
Associations: | Board of Directors, 2010-2011, 2013-to date Past President, 2002-03 & 2008-09 & 2012 Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of ArizonaMember, Board of Directors, 2013 to 2017 Asian Pacific Community in ActionCo-Chairman, 2013 to 2014 Health Through Action Steering Committee2nd Vice District Governor, Lions – July 1, 2020-February 2021 International Relations Chair, 2009 to 2014 Centennial Service Challenge Coordinator – 2015 through2018 Zone Chair 21C, 2018-2020 Lions Club District 21CGuiding Lion, May 2015 to date President, 2016-2017 Phoenix Asian American Lions, Leos and CubsPast President, 2007-2008 Board of Directors, 2008-2014 Phoenix Phil-Am Lions Club Sagip (Rescue) Ondoy 2009, Chair, 9/28 – 11/6/2009 Real Estate Columnist, 2000 to date Co-Host, 2010, FilAm Talk Radio 1480 KPHX Chair Person Philippine Independence Day Committee 2003, 2018-2019 Member: |
Personal, Awards and Accomplishments | Born in Manila, Philippines Lived in New York, 1980 to 1996 Living in Phoenix, Arizona since late 1996 to date Traveled extensively in Asian, European and Caribbean countries Centurion Awards as Top Producer from Century 21 Systems, 1999-2006 Melvin Jones Awardee 2008, Highest Award from Lions Club International Awarded 100 Most Influential Filipinas in the U.S., October 2009 Minority Advocate of the Year 2010, Arizona Minority Business Enterprise Center Asian Development Bank Mission to Bangladesh (1978 and 1980) Phoenix Phil-Am Lions Medical Missions to Philippines (2008, 2010, 2013 and 2015) and Mexico (2007, 2011 and 2015) Pure Heart Christian Fellowship and the 3000 Club Mission to Honduras (2012) The 3000 Club Cervical Cancer Screening and Workshop/Medical Missions, Philippines (2013, 2014 and 2015) Asian Pacific Community in Action, Women on the Move Awardee (May 2013) 7th Annual Positively Powerful Woman Awards, Non-Profit Leadership (June 2014) Phoenix Asian American Lions Club Vision Screening to Caborca, Mexico (2015-2019) and Puerto Penasco (2016-2019) ANI (Achievement, Nationalism, Inspiration) Awardee, 2018Member, Gov. Doug Ducey’s State of Arizona Census Arizona Complete Count Committee 2020Awardee, Global Women’s Peace Network in Arizona’s Herstories (November 2020) Asian Corporate & Entrepreneur Leaders’ 2021 Community Leader of the Year Award |
Gus Mercado
Gus Mercado is a well-known business and community leader in Texas. He is State Executive Director of the Philippine-American Chamber of commerce of Texas and Founding Region Chair of the U.S. Pinoys for Good Governance (USP4GG), and the National Federation of Filipino Associations (NaFFAA). He is a recipient of the presidential Banaag Award for Outstanding Community Leadership, “TOFA (TwentyOutstanding Filipinos in America)” award from the Philippine Ambassador to the U.S. Willie Gaa; “Ten Most Outstanding Filipino Businessmen in the U.S.” from the Philippine-American Chamber of Commerce in Greater Chicago.
He was voted “US Jaycee of the Year” 3 times in 3 US cities, a world record in the Junior Chamber of Commerce (Jaycees) organization. He received the Gintong Alay (Outstanding Pillar) award from the North Texas Fil-Am community and the Distinguished Service Award from Dallas Mayor Annette Strauss for exemplary community service.
He is Chairman & CEO of Datalogix in Texas and Silicon Valley, the only Filipino-owned and one of the fastest-growing wireless IT/telecom companies in the U.S., servicing cell sites that provide 5G coverage to millions of cellphone users nationwide. His multi-million dollar telecom/IT company has employed more than 200 minority telecom engineers (mostly Filipinos) in 22 states. Worked as Executive of Rockwell/Alcatel International, Caltex World HQ and Sprint Global, and San Miguel Corporation in the Philippines.
He gained national prominence as “the Hero of the Texas 10” when he spearheaded a national campaign to free a group of Filipino airline mechanics who were incarcerated and mistreated in Texas prisons for 6 months as an overreaction to 9/11. Raised funds for their legal defense, gathered 1,000 signatures for President George W. Bush, took care of the inmates and their families for 6 months, and eventually won their acquittal and release.
During the revolutionary government of President Corazon Aquino, he was appointed charge-d’-Affaires of the Consulate General in Houston. He was Publisher/Editor of Business Horizons, an award-winning global business CEO magazine with circulation in 92 countries. He graduated with honors and a Presidential Scholar at De La Salle University where was Editor-in-Chief of the De La Salle Commerce Journal, and Editor of their high school yearbook. Along with his wife Philippine Consul Ethel Mercado, he organizes and leads Trade and Investment Missions to the Philippines and Asia. They also sponsor annual golf tournaments to benefit victims of natural disasters.
Celeste Rose Monderin
Work Experience:
- Worked as an Administrative Officer for a primary and secondary level Private School and as the former Regional Sales Supervisor for Crispa Textiles Inc. back in the Philippines before migrating to the US in 2007.
- Distributor at Pure Health Solutions, an authorized Saladmaster Dealership with 13 years experience in Team Management and Direct Sales Marketing.
- Owner and Marketing Director for Custom Hardwood Flooring LA and is in charge of the business development and creating marketing strategies for the business.
Community Involvement:
- Membership and Marketing Chairperson for the LA Synergy Lions Club
- Board Member and Membership Committee Deputy at the FACC-GLA.
Educational Background:
- BS in Marketing De La Salle University – Dasmarinas