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Mr. Tan graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, with Specialization in International Relations, earning Cum Laude honors. He was named on the Dean's Honor List multiple times.
Mr. Tan received his Juris Doctorate degree at Southwestern University School of Law. While at Southwestern, Mr. Tan was a University Scholarship and Salem Memorial Scholarship recipient. He also was honored with the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in the fields of Secured Interests in Real Estate as well as Remedies.
Founded in 1972, Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA) stands as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization deeply rooted in serving Historic Filipinotown and Pilipino American communities throughout Los Angeles, CA and Greater Los Angeles County. Built on the Filipino value of bayanihan—a communal energy emphasizing shared connection and collective well-being—SIPA enriches and empowers generations of Pilipino Americans and people of all backgrounds by creating spaces where communities strengthen one another through mutual support and cooperation.
Guided by core indigenous values of kapwa (humankind), karangalan (honor), kapakanan (well-being), and katarungan (social justice), SIPA is committed to advancing equity, dignity, and human rights within marginalized communities. The organization recognizes the diverse experiences of Filipino Americans, including immigrant, undocumented, LGBTQIA, and other historically underrepresented populations, and actively works in solidarity to address intergenerational trauma and promote holistic healing.
SIPA's work integrates diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) into every initiative, ensuring community members can reach their full potential. The organization honors its position on occupied Tongva and Chumash land while acknowledging the colonial history impacting Filipinos globally. Through youth and family services, mental health support, health and wellness programs, small business development, and affordable housing initiatives, SIPA creates interconnected communities where collective growth and empowerment flourish in Los Angeles.
Founded in 1972, Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA) stands as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization deeply rooted in serving Historic Filipinotown and Pilipino American communities throughout Los Angeles, CA and Greater Los Angeles County. Built on the Filipino value of bayanihan—a communal energy emphasizing shared connection and collective well-being—SIPA enriches and empowers generations of Pilipino Americans and people of all backgrounds by creating spaces where communities strengthen one another through mutual support and cooperation.
Guided by core indigenous values of kapwa (humankind), karangalan (honor), kapakanan (well-being), and katarungan (social justice), SIPA is committed to advancing equity, dignity, and human rights within marginalized communities. The organization recognizes the diverse experiences of Filipino Americans, including immigrant, undocumented, LGBTQIA, and other historically underrepresented populations, and actively works in solidarity to address intergenerational trauma and promote holistic healing.
SIPA's work integrates diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) into every initiative, ensuring community members can reach their full potential. The organization honors its position on occupied Tongva and Chumash land while acknowledging the colonial history impacting Filipinos globally. Through youth and family services, mental health support, health and wellness programs, small business development, and affordable housing initiatives, SIPA creates interconnected communities where collective growth and empowerment flourish in Los Angeles.
NAFCON is a national alliance of Filipino organizations, institutions, and individuals that responds to the concerns of Filipinos in the US and in the Philippines by creating an action-oriented platform that brings people together through culture & heritage, education, health & wellness, and advocacy.