PFAY: Young Jersey FilAms carve out their own safe space
Lauren Lalicon threw herself into PFAY – or the Professional Filipino American Youth — in 2017 without much of a plan or a second thought. The following year, she began working for the office of Tammy Murphy, the First Lady of New Jersey, as a policy director.
Makilala TV Ep 115 | Next Generation: What Issues Matter to Filipino Americans
Do young FilAms believe in the American Dream? Are they proud to be Americans? The Makilala crew Jen, Rachelle and Cristina try to find the answers to this and other questions by talking to Lauren Lalicon & Mark Eyo. Musical performance by Anna Maria Manalo.
Fil-Am behind New Jersey Governor’s reelection campaign
Incumbent New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, who is running for a second term, could become the first Democrat to be reelected in 44 years. “New Jersey’s diversity is our greatest strength… We just created the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, And Belonging,” Murphy noted.
YWCA: Meet Our 2020 Tribute to Women Honorees
Lauren Lalicon is a first-generation Filipino American, born and raised in New Jersey. She currently serves as the policy director to First Lady Tammy Murphy of New Jersey. As policy director, Lauren helps to craft the First Lady’s policy agenda regarding maternal and infant health, K-12 climate change education, and fostering women-owned businesses.
Governor Murphy Announces Appointments to New Jersey Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission
TRENTON- Governor Phil Murphy today announced the appointments of 28 public members to the New Jersey Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Commission. The announcement comes during AAPI Heritage Month, which is an annual celebration that recognizes the cultural and historical contributions of individuals and groups of Asian and Pacific Islanders in the United States.
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