Meet Our Team
Philippine-born Junior, raised in San Francisco, has dedicated his career to Non-Profit and Behavioral Health Services, currently serving as Program Director at AARS San Mateo County. His mission is to engage marginalized communities and combat stigma surrounding Domestic Violence, all while cherishing his role as a husband and father.
Bettina Santos Yap was born and raised in Manila. She graduated from the University of the Philippines majoring in Broadcast Communications before moving to the US in 1983. She earned a degree in Marketing at Golden Gate University. For 25 years, Santos Yap was a marketing professional in the technology industry working for renowned companies including Genesys, Alcatel-Lucent, NEC, Cisco, NetApp, Apple, and...
Cherie M. Querol Moreno, a journalist and advocate for families of color, is the executive editor of Philippine News Today. She's made a significant impact as a domestic violence counselor and program manager, earning multiple accolades for her contributions to the community.
Chloe Wong is a student at Mills High School in Millbrae California. She is the founder and president of ALLICE Jr., a student led chapter of ALLICE focused on promoting healthy relationships and raising awareness about domestic violence (intimate partner violence) among her classmates. Her interest in advocacy began through her mom, Jennifer Jimenez Wong...
Dr. Jei Africa, Director of Behavioral Health and Recovery Services in San Mateo County, is a dedicated leader and clinician focused on culturally responsive health services. With a background in health equity, LGBTQ+ community initiatives, and a rich history of volunteer work with ALLICE, he believes in healing through storytelling and education
Edna Biscocho Murray, a retired health care claims examiner and certified massage therapist, is a dedicated advocate and state-certified domestic violence counselor. She transformed her life from a biology teacher in the Philippines to an overseas worker. Murray recently retired after over 31 years in the Behavioral Healthcare Department of Alameda County.
Elsa Agasid, a survivor of domestic violence and an advocate for immigrants, is a family nurse practitioner with a focus on geriatric and hospice care. Her deep connection to Filipino culture through music and her commitment to community education, along with her role as an Associate of the Sisters of Mercy, enrich her diverse life.
San Francisco native Jennifer Jimenez Wong is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and has her own private practice. She is a Program Director at Fred Finch Youth and Family Services where her team provides Therapeutic Behavioral Services to at-risk youth. She has three daughters who inspire her to continue to work with ALLICE.
Joanne was born in New York City in 1953 and lived in Yonkers until the age of 12. She then resided in Manila until 1974. She was educated both here in the United States and the Philippines. She came to live in California in 1978, and moved to Colma in 2001 with her husband, Rene Malimban. She has one son, Reginald, from a previous marriage. Joanne was first elected to office as a member...
Jose Antonio, JPMorgan's Director of Business Management for Preferred Banking, is a former President of ALLICE with a passion for corporate allyship and international travel. He enjoys his San Francisco life with his beloved dog, Shadow, and relishes spending free time outdoors, be it in the park, on a hike, or at the beach.
Lydia Pomposo, a WWII veteran's child, retired from a 40-year career at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, where she served as a Women Veterans Coordinator and gained insight into the challenges women face in intimate partner and family abuse. She's an active community member involved in church ministries.
Mariel Jacinto-Valdes (she/her) was born in Manila, Philippines, and moved to the United States at age 8 through her mother’s work with the Foreign Service. She has made San Francisco her home ever since. Mariel brings many years of administrative and organizational experience to her role, currently serving as an executive assistant with Shorenstein. Over the course of her career, she has supported leadership and teams by...
Orphaned by her father at age 10, Nellie Hizon grew up in the loving care of her hardworking mother and 8 siblings. Mother encouraged an environment where each member looks after the other.Nellie graduated at age 19 and passed CPA Board Examination at 20. She embarked on a career as an accountant and in financial management at the Lopez family businesses...
Born in Orange, California in 1991, Rosy Segura grew up surrounded by a supportive family. She earned her LVN license from Anaheim Career College in 2012 and began her career in healthcare, gaining experience in pediatrics home healthcare, clinical research, and general medicine. In 2017, Rosy enlisted in the United States Coast Guard, where she advanced her leadership and through specialized training gained experience in patient...
Sherwin Lum serves as the Commander for the Colma Police Department. He brings a total of 26 years of Law Enforcement experience. He started his career working as a Deputy with the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department in 1999 and lateraled over to the Colma Police Department in 2001. He has worked in various assignments in his career including Field Training...