HISTORY
HISTORY
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UNIFFIED is a global 501(c)(3) of educators—also SEC-registered in the Philippines—advancing excellence in teaching, purposeful leadership, community service, and educational innovation. Organized in 2013 in New York City with Filipino American teachers from NY and NJ, it was incorporated in 2014 and launched in April 2014. In May 2014, chapters in North Texas, Los Angeles, Louisiana, Florida, Arizona, and North Carolina joined the growing organization, with South Carolina following soon after. The induction of National Officers took place in May 2014 during the first International Educators Summit, hosted by the Washington, DC Chapter, led by Dr. Ronie L. Mataquel, National President. (Click to read more)
UNIFFIED is a global 501(c)(3) of educators—also SEC-registered in the Philippines—advancing excellence in teaching, purposeful leadership, community service, and educational innovation. Organized in 2013 in New York City with Filipino American teachers from NY and NJ, it was incorporated in 2014 and launched in April 2014. In May 2014, chapters in North Texas, Los Angeles, Louisiana, Florida, Arizona, and North Carolina joined the growing organization, with South Carolina following soon after. The induction of National Officers took place in May 2014 during the first International Educators Summit, hosted by the Washington, DC Chapter, led by Dr. Ronie L. Mataquel, National President. (Click to read more)
The United Federation of Fil-Am Educators, Inc. (UNIFFIED) was officially launched nine years ago at Norman Thomas High School in Manhattan, New York, on April 12, 2014, marking a significant milestone in the organization's history. During the launch, the New York/New Jersey Chapter unveiled UNIFFIED's official logo and banner, which Jenny Castaneda designed. Though UNIFFIED was conceptualized in 2013 by Lumen Castaneda (Founder) and Ronie Mataquel (co-founder), it wasn't until 2014 that the organization was incorporated and registered in New Jersey as a recognized non-profit organization.
The launch of UNIFFIED in Manhattan prompted other teachers' organizations to join the UNIFFIED NY/NJ Chapter, which includes Louisiana, Maryland, Washington, DC, South Carolina, North Texas, and Los Angeles Chapters. The first induction of National UNIFFIED officers in the Largo Hotel, Maryland, was hosted by the Washington DC Chapter, joined by other chapters across the United States on May 14. 2014.
Today, UNIFFIED is the largest Fil-Am educators association in the United States, with additional chapters in various states and regions. Despite limited resources, UNIFFIED has undertaken several projects in the Philippines to support communities affected by natural disasters and other calamities. These initiatives include providing shelter, feeding programs, Gabay sa Kinabukasan scholarships, Kalinga, professional development sessions for educators, and many more.
In 2017, UNIFFIED opened its membership to Filipino educators in the Philippines and held an international educators summit in South Cotabato. The organization has awarded grants, donated school supplies and equipment, and conducted professional development programs nationwide. UNIFFIED has recognized outstanding educators and community leaders in the Philippines and other countries.
Recently, UNIFFIED New York launched the UNIFFIED Multidisciplinary International Research Conference (UMRCI), providing a platform for educators from different countries to share their research findings. The organization promotes cooperation with other local, national, and international organizations in education and civic services.
As UNIFFIED approaches its tenth year, it takes pride in being more than just an organization; it is a selfless family. Through service, UNIFFIED has translated love into action and touched countless lives on multiple levels. The organization remains committed to LEADING, INNOVATING, and SERVING the community.
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