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Board Members
Ferdinand Agpaoa
Ferdinand Agpaoa is involved in several trades. He is primarily a tax professional at Agpaoa Tax Services since 2005. Additionally, he oversees and consults on the Agpaoa Family’s several businesses that includes (1) Kamelya Home Health, Inc. a home health agency, (2) Corevel Ranch in Campo involving livestock and ranching, and (3) several rental properties. Previously, he helped launch Novo Brazil Brewing in Chula Vista in 2014 and served as the general manager to Maniflo Money Exchange, Inc, an international remittance company owned by the Agpaoa Family.
Ferdinand Agpaoa was a Lieutenant Commander in the US Navy having served on active duty and as a reservist. He has a bachelor’s degree in Economics from UCSD and a law degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law, San Diego. He enjoys running, mountain biking, Filipino martial arts, and playing music.
Dr. Ma. Cecilia Aluning
Dr. Maricel for short, has been a Dentist for 25 years & been practicing in Carson, Ca at Carson Dental Care for 23 years. She currently holds a position as VP of Finance at the Filipino American chamber of commerce of Southbay Los Angeles area.
Dr. Aluning is passionate about improving the wellness of each patient’s life. She believes that knowledge, transparency, and attentiveness are what it takes to improve one’s smile. Before a procedure is done, Dr. Aluning ensures that the patient is well informed on the condition of their oral health, by showing the X-ray and a 3D scan of their teeth. She is completely thorough, and explains what needs to be done based on their specific needs & wants.
Dr. Aluning continues to expand her knowledge in Dentistry & make sure she is up to date on the newest technologies to better serve her patients. She is a general dentist with focus on cosmetic dentistry, implants, & Invisalign/Braces.
She is known for putting her patients first and keeping them at ease & comfortable on each visit.
She loves to give back to her community by serving the FACC-SLAA for 5 years now. She has also received several awards for her contribution & for providing excellent service as a Dentist.
Fun fact about Dr. Maricel is that she loves to travel with her family & friends, & love to dance.
Dylan Andrion
Dylan serves as the founding President of the West Hawaii Filipino Chamber of Commerce with a diverse background in full-time ministry, media production, and the hospitality industry. Today, he is a private coach and consultant (dylanandrion.com), partnering with individuals and businesses to develop their leadership skills and teams, optimize their media and branding, and to execute special projects. As a certified speaker, trainer, and coach, for leadership expert and best-selling author John Maxwell, Dylan has been able to introduce organizations to enriching titles such as, “Developing the Leader Within You,” “Everyone Communicates, Few Connect, “Becoming A Person of Influence,” and many more. Dylan lives in Waikoloa, Hawaii with his wife Rachel and three children Elsie Grace, Eli Graysen, and Ezren Zayn. They love to travel and do so frequently including to clients located on the other Hawaiian islands. Their passions are for family, creativity, and discipleship— especially in connecting others to their God given purpose! The Andrions are heavily involved in the ministry and recently moved to the Big Island to help with the planting of a new church in Kona. Dylan has served previously as an Executive Board Member of COFACC, representing the Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce. He is excited to return to the board, now representing the west side of the Big Island (also known as Hawaii Island).
Jo Ann Antenor
Vice President for Finance and Treasurer
Jo Ann Villanueva Antenor, PhD, MPH
Regional Medical Director – Horizon Therapeutics
Jo Ann is a Scientific and Clinical Health Care Professional (HCP) Educator on Disease State and Product-Related Data. She is an author on over 45 peer-reviewed scientific publications on a variety of clinical areas, including neuroscience, oncology, and nephrology.
Jo Ann believes in giving back to the community by volunteering in multiple cultural, STEM and religious organizations. She strives to always positively represent her Filipino community in all aspects of her personal and professional life. She loves to travel with family and friends during her spare time and plans to visit all 7 continents in the future.
