Our mission

We reclaim Filipino American history in Alaska, centering relationships with our communities across the state. True to our name, our mission is to preserve these stories for future generations and empower others to share their own.

mana (mah-nah)
inheritance, heritage [Tagalog]

Our Team

  • Tasha Elizarde

    Co-Founder, Development & Curatorial Director
    email Tasha

  • Shayne Nuesca

    Co-Founder, Strategic Storytelling Director
    email Shayne

  • Joshua Albeza Branstetter

    Co-Founder, Creative Storytelling Director
    email Josh

  • Pearl-Grace Pantaleone

    Co-Founder, Community Engagement Director
    email Pearl-Grace

Headshots by Adler Nicole Photography.

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Help build our archive of Filipino American history in Alaska.

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