POP 2019: Lift While You Climb
Panel 1: Representation in Politics and Government
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Professor Erik Martinez Kuhonta (Moderator)
Associate Professor
Department of Political Science,
McGill University -
The Honourable Dr. Rey Pagtakhan (Keynote Speaker)
First Filipino elected,
Member of Parliament
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Amelita Armit
First Filipino to achieve the rank of Assistant Deputy Minister
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Monica Batac
Vanier Scholar
PhD student, McGill University -
Flor Marcelino
First woman of colour to be elected to the Manitoba Legislative Assembly
Panel 2: Filipino/a/x-Canadians Leading in Diverse Fields
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Melissa Grelo (Moderator)
Co-Host of the Social, CTV
Social media influencer -
Abby Albino
Nike Sportswear Manager, trevor//peter communications
Sports Marketing and Communications Professional
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Elle Mills
Comedian, Youtube Influencer
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Kris Salumbides
Director of Marketing/Co-Founder of Quality Care Group of Companies
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Michael Siervo
President and Co-Chairman of the board for the Filipino Chamber of Commerce
Entrepreneur
