RICA DEROSIER - President

Rica was born and raised in Angeles City, Pampang. She came for the first time in the U.S. in the 80's where she met and married to Elwin Derosier for 27 yrs.

She retired after working for 25 yrs in Camp Pendleton, as a retail manager serving the Armed Forces of the United States. She has found a new calling that gives her life a profound meaning….. being the best daughter to her sickly mother and being the best mother she can be to her five beautiful blessings; Pat, Richie, Rey (Jojo), Archie, and Aimee. She is also a very active student of life and strives to apply the lessons she has learned giving a more tolerant, forgiving, and loving approach towards her grandchildren, Joey, Alex, Andrew, Patrick, Danielle, Adam ,Aaron and great grandkid in the Philippines "Ceana".

She is committed to lead the organization and promote its mission for the better. She is committed in seeking out the support and participation of other Filipino-Americans, particularly the youth group, who may become future leaders and role models in the community. She wishes to see more Filipino-American youth to join the cultural dances and a goal to mix it with hip- hop to make it more enjoyable for the younger generations and,, of course with the help of our talented Choreographers. As her second term is coming to a close, she is extending her gratitude to each and everyone for their charitable contributions, volunteering, trust, and support to make the association's events a success and make her four years of representing Fil-Am challenging and enjoyable! "This is all possible because of you all!! Mabuhay sa inyong lahat!!!!

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