UniPro San Diego

Our mission is to serve systematically marginalized communities through education, collaboration, advocacy, and relationship development in order to empower, organize, mobilize all generations.

Our vision for the collective is that equitable resources and pathways are provided for all parts of the community for the continued growth and sustainment of progress.

UniPro San Diego is the first chapter to launch outside of New York. The vision came about when Leezel Ramos and Julius Alejandro brought together Alicia Ricafrente, Romyn Sabatchi, and Anthony Deguzman after the NaFFAA empowerment conference in 2014.

It was founded on the principles of uniting organizations in San Diego County, professional development of college students, and bridging the gap between generations.

UniPro San Diego’s launch took place at the United Domestic Worker’s building on February 6, 2015.

San Diego Leadership Team

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Natalie Bagaporo

President

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Kathy Quejado

Human Resources Director

Alfredo Leano

Secretary

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Alicia Ricafrente

Staff

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Jermaine Rocacorba

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Robyn Ness Alcantar

Staff

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Paolo Esguerra

Staff

Genel Ronquillo

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Marco Galang

Staff

Past San Diego Leadership

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UniPro San Diego Programs

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Rise and Grind

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UniPro's National Statement on Anti-Asian Sentiment
UniPro's National Statement on Anti-Asian Sentiment
UniPro's Election 2020 Statement
UniPro's Election 2020 Statement
UniPro Presents: Filipino American History Month 2020
UniPro Presents: Filipino American History Month 2020
UniPro's National Statement on Black Lives Matter
UniPro Joins Amicus Brief Opposing Citizenship Question on the Census
UniPro Joins Amicus Brief Opposing Citizenship Question on the Census

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) and the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) filed an amicus brief in the Supreme Court opposing the addition of a proposed citizenship question to the 2020 Census. UniPro is proud to be among the 64 bar associations and AAPI-serving community organizations joining the brief.

2017 State of UniPro
2017 State of UniPro

2017 has felt longer than a normal year. This doesn’t come as a surprise during this abhorrent and abnormal administration. I have witnessed allies tire more quickly (myself included) and the need for self-care increase as the year progressed. I have always thought that constant pressure balanced with self-care is the progenitor of change and progress. But 2017 has taught me that constant care and love may be more important.

UniPro Joins Rallies Across Country to #DefendDACA
UniPro Joins Rallies Across Country to #DefendDACA

On September 5th, 2017, President Donald Trump decided to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, also known as DACA - which was put into place in June 2012 by President Barack Obama. UniPro joined rallies across the country to stand in solidarity with Dreamers against this unjust action.

UniPro's Statement on President Trump's Executive Orders
UniPro's Statement on President Trump's Executive Orders

A statement from UniPro regarding President Trump's recent Executive Orders. 

"2016 State of UniPro" by Iris Zalun
"2016 State of UniPro" by Iris Zalun

UniPro has made significant progress across the country in our communities in 2016. Despite the numerous events, twists, and turns that have taken place throughout the year, UniPro's work never stopped, and only continued towards realizing one unified and engaged Pilipino America. Our Board Chairperson, Iris Zalun, reflects on all the work that has been done throughout our chapters across the nation. 

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