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 lovelies!! My name is Angelica Marie Torres Hom, but you can call me G, like the letter. My pronouns are they/them/she. I am a 4th year majoring in Biology and minoring in Philosophy, and I am honored to be serving as this year's KAAMP Coordinator! I joined Akbayan as a commuter student, and I wasn't sure how to adjust to the new on-campus life after Covid. I am so grateful to have been given all the wonderful opportunities AK had to offer; if it weren't for Volume 45 and Barangay 46, I would not be where I am today. On my free time, I like to binge any anime or show, I enjoy cooking, especially when I have guests over, and I love to spend quality time with friends and family. If you would like to know a little bit more about me, follow me on instagram @ strictlyjee. I look forward to meeting you all this year!
pcn coordinator
Hello, hello!
My name is Jessey Luisette Pingol, and my pronouns are she/her/hers. I’m a third year switching my major to psychology and minoring in Asian American Studies. And I am honored to serve as your PCN Coordinator for the 2023-2024 school year!
I’m in Aloha Fam and was picked up in Spring 2022 during KAAMP Galaxy by my Kuya Andrew! Shoutout to GASLine and ExceedTHELine!! During my time in Akbayan, I was part of the main acting cast for PCN 34: Mano Po and was an acting director for PCN 35: Hiraya Manawari. In addition, I participated in AK Cultural Dance Troupe and was a Masaya intern!
A little bit about me, I love writing! My first major work was written in elementary school about a young girl who was a witch. I attribute this to being the first time I dipped my toes into the world of fantasy. My next work was a cringy middle school fanfiction about my favorite band at the time, but we don’t talk about that. Funnily enough, this can still be experienced on Wattpad today, sitting at about one hundred thousand reads and almost two thousand votes. And I’ve written more things here and there, but now here I am: producing Akbayan’s Pilipinx Cultural Night!
Please do not hesitate to reach out to the PCN email or my Instagram @jessey.luisette if you have any questions or would like to connect. I look forward to an amazing year with you all!
Internship Coordinator
Mabuhay! Hello everyone, my name is Kylene Mercado, my pronouns are she/her/siya, I am a 4th year Psychology Major, I am part of Aloha Fam, and finally… I’m the Internship Coordinator for SOL 47! Joining Akbayan and having many fun and fulfilling experiences as a Kamayan Intern and being heavily involved in the KAAMP and PCN program has allowed me to grow as an individual and be inspired to be in this position! When I’m not internship coordinating, you can find me thrifting, cultural dancing, or even attending concerts. If ya want to get to know me a little more, feel free to follow my Instagram @kylenemelody for more!
All the Love, Kylene!