Birds, Bees, and Mango Trees: Drag Edu-tainment for Inclusive Sex Ed
Workshop Block 4: Pagpatalas (To sharpen)
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• HIV Care and Community Health Nurse
• Ms. Mandy Mango (she/her), Philadelphia Drag Entertainer

Sigfried Aragona, RN, BSN, ACRN (he/they/she) has worked the entirety of his seven-year nursing career in the HIV care field. Sigfried has been serving the HIV community in both rural and urban settings in various roles including, clinical case manager, ambulatory infectious disease nurse, and community educator. Sigfried has been published in Crisis and Care: Queer Activist Responses To A Global Pandemic and has presented Beyond the Closet: Our Coming In Story at TedxWilliamport. After clocking out of the Philadelphia Department of Public Health as the HIV Prevention Clinical Associate, Sigfried can be found as Philadelphia’s Fruity Filipina drag entertainer, Mandy Mango (she/her). Mandy’s platform as a drag queen-nurse strives to increase awareness around LGBTQ+ health disparities and promote LGBTQ+ community wellness. Her drag is inspired by ball culture and depictions of East Asian women in art, film, television, video games, literature, animation, and real life. As a first-generation Filipina American, Mandy Mango’s drag highlights the beauty that can be found through this blended Eastern-Western cultural identity.

Carving a Path in Healthcare Innovation & Social Impact as a FilAm
Workshop Block 2: Paglikha (To create)
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• Co-Founder, Medsix
• Consultant, Boston Consulting Group
• Visiting Chair, CYFAM Development Committee

Dr. Geoffrey Bocobo is a physician by training with broad experiences in healthcare innovation. Geoff previously co-founded a venture-backed medical technology startup (Medsix), where he was instrumental in taking the company from idea to clinical trials at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. In the drug development realm, Geoff contributed to the approval of Winrevair (FDA-approved for Pulmonary Hypertension), through his translational work at Brigham and Women's Hospital in the Yu Lab. In addition, he has experience in medical device, digital health, and biotech venture/growth capital.  Currently, Geoff has paused his clinical training to work as a management consultant at The Boston Consulting Group, predominantly in their healthcare practice (e.g. biopharma, payers/provider).

Of note, he was the 2021 recipient of the HIMSS Steve Lieber Innovator award for various efforts, including an EHR transformation and rollout in New York State. Further, Geoff cares deeply about social impact, having performed research on breast cancer disparities, having supported safety net providers, and having provided philanthropic advisory to international NGOs towards the productive inclusion of women in their home countries.  

Geoff graduated with research honors from The Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, where he was an AoA Kuckein Scholar and became SDOT-proficient in point-of-care ultrasound.

Building Clinical Bridges: Ultrasound Skills for Patient Care and Best Practices for IUD/Nexplanon Placement
Workshop Block 2: Paglikha (To create)
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• Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine
• Co-Director of HIV/Hepatitis in Primary Care and Director of Refugee and Immigrant Health

Dr. Kristine Pamela Garcia is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine, in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health. They serve as Co-director of HIV/Hepatitis in Primary Care and Director of Refugee and Immigrant Health. They earned their medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine and hold a Bachelor of Nursing from Rutgers University, New Brunswick. Board-certified in Addiction Medicine by the ABPM, they completed their residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

Building Clinical Bridges: Ultrasound Skills for Patient Care and Best Practices for IUD/Nexplanon Placement
Workshop Block 2: Paglikha (To create)
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• Attending Radiologist, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
• Assistant Professor, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania

Dr. Minh-Huy Huynh is a Pediatric Radiologist with specialized expertise in Ultrasound, Neonatal, and Fetal Imaging. He completed his undergraduate degree in Public Health Studies and Natural Sciences at Johns Hopkins University and went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He pursued a Diagnostic Radiology residency at Jefferson Einstein Hospital, followed by a Pediatric Radiology fellowship at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).

Currently, Dr. Huynh serves as an attending Radiologist at CHOP and as an Assistant Professor in the research track at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine. He specializes in Fetal Imaging and Ultrasound, working within the Richard D. Wood Jr. Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment. Dr. Huynh is board-certified in Diagnostic Radiology and is an active member of several professional societies.

In his clinical role, Dr. Huynh collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide prenatal diagnoses and participates in fetal interdisciplinary conferences. He is also the Director of Body Imaging Protocol, where he works to standardize and optimize imaging protocols within the Department of Radiology. His research focuses on improving the diagnostic accuracy and safety of fetal and neonatal imaging using advanced ultrasound techniques. Dr. Huynh leads several research studies investigating the use of imaging to diagnose and manage congenital anomalies such as bowel atresia and skeletal dysplasia, with the goal of improving clinical outcomes for affected patients.

Dr. Huynh is dedicated to education and has been actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows. He serves as a preceptor for rotating medical students at CHOP and gives an annual interactive lecture on pediatric brain ultrasound at the Perelman School of Medicine. As Supervisor of the Ultrasound Scanning Rotation for Residents and Fellows, he has introduced both didactic and hands-on components to enhance ultrasound skills. Additionally, he has given invited lectures to radiology residents internationally in Ethiopia and Botswana, as well as locally in the U.S.

Connecting Knowledge to Practice: Hands-On Intubation & Suturing
Workshop Block 1: Pagpasa (To pass down)
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• Anesthesiologist, Bryn Mawr Hospital (Bryn Mawr, PA)
• Assistant to Chief of Anesthesiology, Bryn Mawr Hospital (Bryn Mawr, PA)

Dr. Lisa Luyun is a board-certified anesthesiologist with diverse expertise in general, regional, obstetric, and neuroanesthesia. She earned her medical degree from the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, underwent her internship at Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital and completed her residency at Thomas Jefferson University.  Currently, Dr. Luyun is a shareholder with United Anesthesia Services, P.C., and serves as a staff anesthesiologist at Bryn Mawr Hospital and various regional surgicenters and hospitals. She is also an Assistant to Chief of Anesthesiology at Bryn Mawr Hospital.

Morning Report, Part 1 & 2
Workshop Block 3: Pagpapalusog (To nourish)
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• MS4, University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry
• Founder, CYFAM Evening Report
• Co-Chair, CYFAM Education Committee

Ashlee Joan Macalino is a fourth-year medical student at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. She serves as a CYFAM Education Committee co-chair and is grateful for the virtual educational space, CYFAM Evening Report, as it evolves. She is applying for Child Neurology residency and is excited to partner with pediatric patients and families, be endlessly curious about the brain and enthralled by the neurologic exam, and intertwine her passions for neurology, medical education, and community work as a Pinay and clinician-educator. In her free time, you can find her at the local plant shop or torn between a matcha or ube latte at a neighborhood cafe.

Connecting Knowledge to Practice: Hands-On Intubation & Suturing
Workshop Block 1: Pagpasa (To pass down)
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• Anesthesiologist and Partner at United Anesthesia Services, PC
• Chief of Anesthesia and Director of Respiratory Services at Physicians Care Surgical Hospital (Royersford, PA)

Dr. Ronald Mojica is a board-certified anesthesiologist and partner at United Anesthesia Services, PC. He completed his residency in Anesthesiology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and an Internal Medicine internship at Graduate Hospital. He earned his medical degree from the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from McDaniel College.

Dr. Mojica holds multiple leadership roles, including Chief of Anesthesia and Director of Respiratory Services at Physicians Care Surgical Hospital. He is affiliated with several esteemed institutions, including Rothman Orthopedic Specialty Hospital, Jefferson Surgery Center, and Main Line Health Hospitals.

Tita Talks: Bridging Generations Through Sexual and Reproductive Health Conversations
Workshop Block 1: Pagpasa (To pass down)
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• Assistant Professor, Rutgers University, School of Nursing (Camden, NJ)
• Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pennsylvania Hospital (Philadelphia, PA)

Dr. Jamille Nagtalon-Ramos is a distinguished clinician, researcher, educator, and award-winning author. She is an Assistant Professor at Rutgers University and a women’s health nurse practitioner at Penn Medicine. She was instrumental in developing the first obstetric nurse practitioner hospitalist position in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 2003. Dr. Nagtalon-Ramos’ research centers on two vital areas: (1) improving the sexual and reproductive health of Filipino women in the global diaspora and (2) fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and equitable access to healthcare. Dr. Nagtalon-Ramos has received numerous grants from organizations such as the South Jersey Institute of Population Health, the Philippine Nurses Association of America, and Sigma Theta Tau. Her dual role as a clinician and academic allows her to bridge the gap between research, practice, and education, ensuring her work is grounded in evidence-based, real-world clinical application. 

A prolific scholar, Dr. Nagtalon-Ramos has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, textbook chapters, and books. She was the co-editor of the 3rd, 4th, and 5th editions of the Midwifery & Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Certification Review Guide with Dr. Beth Kelseyand now leads the 6thedition of Kelsey’s Midwifery & Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Certification Review Guide with Dr. Melicia Escobar. This text is a key resource for WHNPs and midwives preparing for national board certification. Her first book, Best Evidence-based Practices: Maternal-Newborn Nursing Care, received the American Journal of Nursing’s Book of the Year Award in the Child Health category. Additionally, she received the Inspiration Award for Education from the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health, the Philippine Nurses Association of New Jersey’s Researcher of the Year Award, the Rutgers School of Nursing Alumni Association’s Rising Star Award, and several teaching and mentorship honors from Rutgers and the University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Nagtalon-Ramos is a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and currently serves as FAANP’s Executive Committee Treasurer. She was selected for the 2022 cohort of the Filipino Youth Leadership Program (FYLPRO) and now serves on FYLPRO’s Board of Directors. She is also an Editorial Fellow for the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecologic Neonatal Nursing and Nursing for Women’s Health, a Rutgers University Bridging the Gap Fellow, an Apolitical and Robert Wood Johnson Gender Equity and Learning Exchange Fellow, and a Rutgers Camden Engaged Civic Learning Faculty Fellow.

Dr. Nagtalon-Ramos earned her undergraduate nursing degree from Rutgers University and completed her master’s degree in nursing and doctorate at the University of Pennsylvania.

Decolonizing and Reintegrating: AANHPI Mental Health, Compulsion, and True North
Workshop Block 2: Paglikha (To create)
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• Founder, Mango Tree Counseling & Consulting
• Senior Graduate Lecturer, Columbia University, School of Social Work

Noel B. Ramirez (he/him) DBH, MPH, MSW, LCSW, BCD is a clinical social worker, entrepreneur, and clinical instructor. Dr. Ramirez is the founder of Mango Tree Counseling & Consulting, an innovative mental health practice serving the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander (AANHPI), and LGBTQ+ communities across Pennsylvania and New Jersey. With over 17 years of experience in social work and public health, Dr. Ramirez is passionate about decolonizing mental health institutions, creating access to care, and addressing health inequities in the communities that he walks in: LGBT, HIV/AIDS, Recovery, and AANHPI. He is a senior graduate lecturer at Columbia's School of Social Work and received his Master's Degrees in Social Work (University of Pennsylvania) and Public Health (Drexel University). He received his Doctorate in Behavioral Health (Arizona State University). He focused his doctoral research on recovery initiatives in federally qualified health centers, specifically in administering and monitoring medically assisted treatment for individuals with opioid use disorder.

The Healing Bridge: Merging Medicine with Cultural Understanding and Humanity
Workshop Block 3: Pagpapalusog (To nourish)
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• National Vice President of the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA)
• Commissioner on Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s Advisory Commission on AAPI Affairs

Born in Eugene, OR to Ilocano parents from La Union, Chris Rivera has built a distinguished career in restaurants and hospitality, with 20 years in the industry, including 17 years in operations with Darden Restaurants.

Currently, Chris Rivera serves as the National Vice President of the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) and as a Commissioner on Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s Advisory Commission on AAPI Affairs. Dedicated to advancing the Filipino American community, he is also the President of both the Filipino American Association of Philadelphia, Inc. (FAAPI) and the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia. Additionally, he holds leadership roles with the Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia, the Pan Asian Association of Greater Philadelphia, and the Filipino Executive Council of Greater Philadelphia.

Beyond professional and community leadership, Chris Rivera has a deep-rooted passion for Filipino culture, previously serving as a founding member and featured performer with the Philippine Folk Arts Society, Inc. and performing with Mutya Philippine Dance Company.

A graduate of Penn State with a B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies, Chris Rivera remains committed to advocacy, cultural preservation, and economic empowerment within the Filipino American and broader AAPI communities.

Morning Report, Part 1 & 2
Workshop Block 3: Pagpapalusog (To nourish)
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• MS4, SKMC at Thomas Jefferson University
• Co-Chair, CYFAM Education Committee

From the suburbs of Chicago, Mat came to Philadelphia to attend SKMC at Thomas Jefferson University. He currently serves as one of the co-chairs for the Education Committee of CYFAM. He is applying into Family Medicine and has interests in immigrant & refugee health, gender affirming care, reproductive care, health equity, race & racism in medicine, and care for patients who are unhoused. Outside of medicine, you’ll find Mat playing his clarinet, exploring local cafes, and learning K-pop dances.

Morning Report, Part 1 & 2
Workshop Block 3: Pagpapalusog (To nourish)
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• University of the Philippines College of Medicine
• Co-Chair, CYFAM Education Committee
• Clinical Research Coordinator, UCLA Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center

Jasmine is an international medical graduate from the University of the Philippines College of Medicine, and is currently applying to OBGYN residency with a strong interest in Global Women’s Health. She is a co-chair for the Education Committee of CYFAM, and is always happy to share her medical Tagalog knowledge to her Fil-Am peers. She also works as a part time Clinical Research Coordinator at the UCLA Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center. In her free time, Jasmine likes to do anything baking or arts and crafts related. She frequently posts about her creations on her social media account.

Brewing Heritage
Workshop Block 1: Pagpasa (To pass down)
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• Founder of Minoryacoffee
• Business Owner, Entrepreneur

Regina Santos is the Founder of Minoryacoffee, a micro-farm of Liberica/Barako coffee in Lipa City, Philippines. Before Minorya, she has been to 30+ coffee shops from there. She works with a local University, De La Salle Lipa, to preserve the Barako bean. Minoryacoffee imports coffee from their micro-farm in Lipa and works with small businesses across the country.

Brewing Heritage
Workshop Block 1: Pagpasa (To pass down)
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• Filipino Mixologist
• Founder of Lumay Syrup

Katrina Sobredilla is a New York-based mixologist with over 20 years of experience in the beverage industry. Born in the Philippines, she grew up on her grandparents’ farm, where she developed a deep appreciation for fresh, seasonal ingredients-a value that continues to inspire her craft.

Her cocktail philosophy is rooted in storytelling and nostalgia, blending Filipino-inspired flavors with modern mixology techniques. Known for her dynamic pop-ups and curated beverage menus, Katrina creates sensory experiences that celebrate her heritage. Her drinks often feature tropical botanicals and are designed to be both refined and approachable, with a focus on feminine palates.

Through Lumay Syrup and her cocktail creations, Katrina Sobredilla continues to push the boundaries of beverage culture, sharing the rich flavors and traditions of the Philippines with every pour.

Connecting Knowledge to Practice: Hands-On Intubation & Suturing
Workshop Block 1: Pagpasa (To pass down)
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• Fellow Physician - Minimally Invasive/Advanced Colorectal Surgery, Lankenau Medical Center (Wynnewood, PA)

Dr. Brianna Williams was born and raised in Daly City, California. She attended San Francisco State University for undergrad, where she majored in physiology and minored in chemistry. She found her passion for healthcare in working as an emergency room scribe and peer sexual health counselor.  She earned her medical degree at University of California, Irvine in 2019. She completed general surgery residency in Riverside, California. Currently, she is pursuing fellowship at Lankenau Medical Center in Minimally Invasive/Advanced Colorectal Surgery.