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 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 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 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!
pcn coordinator
Hi y’all!
My name is Jonathan Ray Baria, I also go by JR, pronouns are he/him, and I am a 4th year Electrical engineering major! I joined Akbayan my first semester at SJSU in order to get to know my roots better, as well as connect to a community I didn’t really have growing up.
Through being picked up in Fall 2023 in KAAMP Hero, as well as participating in Friendship Games and Pilipinx Cultural Night, I was able to learn more about myself and connect with others in ways I wasn’t able to before. This pushed me not only to join PCN Core, KOREoke, for PCN 37: Para Sa’yo, but then run for the position of PCN Coordinator 2 years later!
Some fun facts about myself is that I love to bowl and I love to perform!
I’ve been bowling since I was 4 years old, and after a hiatus from middle school to high school, I picked it up as a hobby in my first year of university. You can probably catch me in the Student Union Bowling Center!
I have also been performing for as long as I remember; starting from elementary school showcases, I continued to participate in band throughout my entire 6-12 school years as well as joining the Jazz band and Theater Pit my senior year! Through those efforts I have been able to learn to play a variety of instruments: Flute, Tuba, Trombone, Baritone, and Cornet.
Instagram: @waeblat
Internship Coordinator
I’m Jaxson Tancioco and I’m a 3rd year English major with a concentration in Professional and Technical writing. I joined Akbayan Fall 2024 and participated in all aspects of the organization with being a Kalayaan Intern, participating in Friendship Games 39, getting picked up in ICON fam in KAAMP Voyage, performing in PCN 37, and a variety of other events. I also served on the 49th Cabinet from 2025-2026 as the Cultural Chair as well as being a cultural director for PCN 38. I am now currently serving as this year Internship Coordinator
I like listening to all genres of music and am currently expanding my collection of vinyls, which I have 2 crates of right now. You can contact me on my instagram @jaxs0n_t
Hi!
I’m Emjay Ayson!