Major Maginia Morales
Filipina-American US Army veteran
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Barbara Jane Reyes
Born in the Philippines and raised in the Bay Area, Barbara Jane Reyes has been navigating the nuances of multiple languages from an early age. Her poetry continues to navigate multiple languages, multiple cultures, and multiple meanings, offering a richly layered look into the complexities of identity.
Jean Millington
Bassist and singer in the pioneering all-female rock band Fanny
June Millington
Filipina-American guitarist, songwriter, producer, educator, and actress
Regine Tugade-Watson
Regine Tugade-Watson is a world champion in athletics and was one of was one of five Guamanian athletes who participated in the Rio 2016 Olympics.
Rear Admiral Bette Bolivar
A 1985 U.S. Naval Academy graduate, Rear Adm. Bette Bolivar retired in 2021 after serving as the Commander, Navy Region Southwest.
Raquel Bono
The first woman to graduate from the US Navy’s Health Professions Scholarship Program in 1983.
Aimee Nezhukumatathil
American poet
Anna Lapera
A Pushcart Prize nominee, she teaches middle school by day and writes stories about spunky kids stepping into their power in the early hours of the morning.
Annabelle Tometich
Annabelle Tometich spent 18 years as a food writer and restaurant critic for The News-Press in her hometown of Fort Myers, Florida.