Our mission

We aim to tell the history of Filipinos in Alaska, and beyond, by centering relationships and community first. True to our name, our mission is to preserve these stories for the next generation and to empower others to document their own.

mana (mah-nuh)
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

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