PROGRAMS
The Programs Board comprises of the Internship Program, the Kuya Ate Ading Mentorship Program (KAAMP), and Pilipinx Cultural Night (PCN).
The Internship Program educates general members through weekly meetings, activities, workshops, and hands-on opportunities to learn effective skills, ideals, and principles related to culture, community, and self in order to cultivate their leadership potential.
The Kuya Ate Ading Mentorship Program (KAAMP) connects general members together through Fams who provide positive guidance, a family environment, and mentorship in order to create long-lasting friendships.
Pilipinx Cultural Night (PCN) is AkbayanSJSU's annual Spring production that inspires general members to dig deep into themselves and encourage creativity through the arts, foster leadership in the cast, and empower change within the community.
MEET YOUR COORDINATORS!
KAAMP Coordinator
Hello, hello everybody!
My name is Chloe Nicole Jarbadan (she/her/hers), I am an incoming 3rd year Communication Studies major with a minor in Public Relations and I am proud to announce that I will be serving as your KAAMP Coordinator for the academic year.
Joining Akbayan, I was first introduced to the KAAMP Program as a 2022-2023 KAAMP Mahika Spring Ading, there I got picked up by my lovely ate, Jeanna, and line, Timeline! I was welcomed in with so much love and support, it was truly a once-in-a lifetime opportunity that I was so happy to be apart of. The next following Fall semester, I was a CORE 1A Tita in 2023-2024 KAAMP Hero where I met so many beautiful returning and new members! I actually picked up my beloved first-born ading, Juliana, that KAAMP Spring Season. During the Spring season, I was also a supporting main character in PCN 36: This Is Why as Charlene Adrienne Cruz! I have created so much memories and felt so much respect and love in this organization, I would love to give so much back to the community!
If you see me around, please don’t hesitate to say hello! You can even reach out to me on Instagram at @chlonj! I am always down for a chat, but for now I will see you around!
pcn coordinator
Kamusta!
My name is Brent Josef Cantillas! My pronouns are he/him/his and I’m a 3rd year Aerospace Engineering Major. I’m very proud to serve as your PCN Coordinator for the 2024-2025 academic year.
I joined Akbayan in the Fall 2022 where I was picked up by my Kuya Paul in Golden Fam as part of KAAMP Mahika. I also did various performances with AK Cultural Dance Troupe and joined PCN 35: Hiraya Manawari. The next year, I served as a Fam Rep for Golden and joined PCN 36: This is Why as a Cultural Director on KOREagatan!
In my free time, I love singing and dancing! I’m an alumni of the San Jose dance team, Pursuit of Passion! Also, I write songs and perform my music at local events with my band, Banana Katsup. You can find my songs under my artist name, brntjc!
Let’s chat! You can reach me @brntjc
Internship Coordinator
Mabuhay! Hello!
My name is Hallie Gwen Funcion (she/her/siya)! I am a 3rd year Psychology major with a minor in Applied Research Methods, and I am proud to be serving as OASIS 48’s Internship Coordinator!
Some of my previous experiences within Akbayan include being the Cultural Chair for SOL 47 (Shout out “Lakas Ng Pagsasama” and Nandito aKORE)! Before serving on Cabinet, I was picked up Fall 2022 by my Ate Leilana in Legendary Fam during KAAMP Mahika and joined the Internship Program—forever grateful for my fellow Masaya Interns for being the rock that I am able to lean on today! I’ve also been involved in the choir, cultural dance, and modern dance aspects of Pilipinx Cultural Night (PCN). All these opportunities has allowed me to grow as an individual and be inspired to be in this position!
If you want to get to know me more or if you wanna chat, feel free to follow my Instagram @itshalliegwen !