About Us

Mission Statement
The mission of  the Young Filipino Professionals Association (YFPA) is to foster professional connections, ideas and expertise to support and engage Filipino professionals in the greater San Francisco Bay Area.

Our History
The Young Filipino Professionals Association (YFPA) launched in May 2002 as a collaborative forum for Filipino-American professionals to connect and collaborate.  It was started by three classmates from the University of San Francisco: Neil Baquiran, Greg Montemayor, and Roselle Rapadas.  The three recognized a need in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Fil-Am professional group that would create and support professional networking, educational and community service activities.

The purpose was to build a stronger, well-established and respected Fil-Am business community.  This purpose translated in to the YFPA's long-lasting mantra:  "Connect. Educate. Serve" With that in mind, the initial twelve board members, built the operational, legal, and strategic infrastructure of YFPA through a variety of road mapping, discovery and implementation sessions.

  • Connect.
YFPA connects.
We facilitate professional connections through networking.

  • Educate.
YFPA educates.
We provide opportunities for professional development through workshops and seminars.

  • Serve.
YFPA serves.
We facilitate mentorship and support volunteerism for our peers and community.