Felice Prudente Sta. Maria, PHd
Through her detailed exploration of historical texts and traditional recipes, Felice has played a pivotal role in preserving and celebrating Filipino gastronomic heritage.
Melissa Miranda
Melissa Miranda is a Filipino American chef and restauranteur. Miranda was named one of Food and Wine Magazine's 2022 Best New Chefs and is a James Beard Award semifinalist. She is the founder of Musang, a Filipino restaurant located in Seattle's Beacon Hill neighborhood.
Yana Gilbuena-babu
Phillipine-born chef focused on sharing her ancestral food and vibrant culture with the world. She started the SALO Series: kamayan pop-ups serving Filipino food across the United States and other countries.
Javier Fernandez
Owner of Kuya Ja's Restaurant in Rockville, MD, and Lapu Lapu in Gaithersburg. He specializes in modernizing the Cebu style lechon.
Alex orquiza, PHd
Historian of 20th-century American race, empire, and popular culture. His first book, Taste of Control, tells what happened when American colonizers began to influence what Filipinos ate, how they cooked, and how they perceived their national cuisine.
harold villarosa
Born in the Philippines and raised in the Bronx, Chef Harold Villarosa blends Filipino heritage with global expertise from Michelin-starred Aureole, Aquavit, and Noma. As Chef de Cuisine at OKO in Austin, he creates authentic yet innovative Filipino and Southeast Asian dishes.
miguel trinidad
Chef Miguel Trinidad is a Dominican-American chef known for championing Filipino cuisine in the U.S. He co-founded Maharlika and Jeepney in New York City and now leads Marie’s in Brooklyn, where he continues to blend global flavors with a deep respect for culinary tradition.
PAULO DUNGCA
Paolo is the head chef and owner of Hiraya and KAYU in Washington D.C., where he reimagines Filipino cuisine through a progressive fine-dining lens.
Kimberly Lizardo
Kimberly, founder of Sun & Stars Filipina Coffee Roasters, blends her passion for family, food, and Filipino heritage. Sun & Stars honors her roots while connecting the Filipino food community in the DMV and beyond.
Dr. Marinette Asuncion
Dr. Marinette Asuncion-Uy, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist integrating ancestral Filipino wisdom with contemporary healing practices.