Filipinx/a/o Mental Health:
Navigating Filipino and American Culture
Monday, April 29, 2024 | 5-7p | Seattle - University of Washington Husky Union Building (HUB) Room 145
Dr. Bernice Ponce de Leon is a double board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist in Nevada. Her passion for Asian American mental health inspired her to pursue medicine and decrease mental health stigma by hosting outreach events with AAPI medical and dental students in Nevada. She has also worked to educate her physician peers about the need for culturally competent psychiatrists and how to work with the Filipinx/a/o American Community through numerous presentations, including at national conferences. She hopes that through this work, Filipinx/a/o culture can one day become a tool to enhance our mental health, rather than be a barrier.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Filipino American Graduating High School Seniors
The Filipino American Educators of Washington (FAEW) is thrilled to offer five (5) $1000 scholarships to deserving high school seniors graduating in Washington State. This is a unique opportunity for Filipinx/o American students who are gearing up for their postsecondary journey.
Application Deadline: Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 11:59 pm
Winners Announced: May 18, 2024
FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS OF WASHINGTON
The Filipino American Educators of Washington (FAEW) is a professional organization of educators and those involved in education that promotes and advocates for the recruitment, growth, development, advancement, and contributions of Filipino Americans in the schools and communities they serve.
Our Purpose
To discuss professional, cultural, social, economic, and political trends and educational issues
To support the professional advancement of its members
To support educators and students
To raise funds for the advancement of the association’s programs
Projects
Filipinx Curriculum
R.A.C.E
Philippine Human Rights Act
Become a member of FAEW
Support the work of our organization. We raise funds towards building the capacity of our organizations and offer scholarships to our students.