Update: October 2026

The Filipino American Educators Association (Los Angeles) welcomes its new officers and members:

President: Therese Verayo (Teacher- Secondary English)

Secretary: Miles Huerto (University Assistant Instructor- Music)

Treasurer: Erick Mata (Retired Educator- Administration & Leadership Support)

Active Members:

Daniel Gumarang (Assistant Principal- High School)

Charis Verayo (Associate- Administrative Support)

Aileen Tolentino (Associate- Administrative Support)

Maria Huerto (Intervention Educator- Elementary)

Frances Lacebal (Retired Educator- Language Acquisition/K-12)

Our purpose is to support Fil Am educators and those that support the field of education to build their leadership skills through quarterly virtual coaching and mentoring at no cost to them.

For information about membership, send an inquiry email to Erick Mata at faeala@gmail.com  and complete the FAEA (LA) Online Application. You will be sent a link with instructions on how to send the payment for the $10 Annual Membership fee.  Meetings will be held quarterly via Zoom after January 2027 (More details to follow)