President, AFS Intercultural Programs Philippines
Leadership
AFS International provides worldwide leadership, coordination, support, quality control and development of the more than 50 AFS Partners across the globe.
Board of Trustees
The AFS International Board of Trustees, a diverse group representing over a dozen countries, works in conjunction with our Partners and volunteers worldwide to realize our goal of providing the world’s youth with secure avenues of intercultural exchange.
Rahiema B. Guerra (Bonnie)
Hector Y. Dimacali
Vice President, AFS Intercultural Programs Philippines
Armieyah D. Ayob
Secretary, AFS Intercultural Programs Philippines
Arturo B. Valdez
Trustee, AFS Intercultural Programs Philippines
Atty. Ernesto R. Sotto Jr.
Trustee, AFS Intercultural Programs Philippines
Hon. Jose Mari G. Pelaez (Joey)
Trustee, AFS Intercultural Programs Philippines
Edilberto I. Dames Jr.
Trustee, AFS Intercultural Programs Philippines
Jose Carlou B. Odchigue
Trustee, AFS Intercultural Programs Philippines
Shekainah Shamma L. Santiago
Trustee, AFS Intercultural Programs Philippines
Staff
AFS IPP Staff supports our volunteers, and enable exchanges to succeed by working together to ensure that the highest quality experiences are afforded to all participants and host families. The staff at AFS International provide worldwide support, quality control and development of the more than 50 AFS Partners across the globe.
Armieyah Ayob (Mae),
Director
Zonnette Villavelez,
Finance Manager
Jaspher Aguilar,
Admin & Logistics Support / Travel & Visa Coordinator
Programs Team
Ramil Tolledo (Ram),
Programs Support, Orientations and Training
Kathrina Tansengco (Kath),
18- Sponsored Programs Specialist
Joshua Toquero (Josh),
18- Non-Sponsored Programs Specialist
Janica Solis (Jaja),
18+ Programs Specialist
Ma. Theresa Borile (Tessa),
18+ Programs Support
Volunteer and Community Development
Geraldine Cortez (Gera),
Volunteer and Community Development Support
Marketing and Communications Team
Clea Rillera,
Marketing Specialist
Jeka Bringas,
Creative Design Specialist
Meet our fab interns & fellows
Rae Jireh Vinatyen (Jai),
Volunteer and Community Development, Alumni – Intern
“One thing I have learned in AFS, that I know I could apply in every aspect of my life, is that I should be sticking to my roots while understanding the difference. In that way, I could advocate peace and avoid conflict”
Rae Jireh Vintayen (Jai) 🇵🇭
Intern