Cristal Tolosa Warburg
Herlev Hospital
Chair
Assisterende Afdelingsygeplejerske, Infektionssygdomme Sengeafsnit, Herlev Hospital
About FiNAN
The Filipino Nurses Association in the Nordic Region
About FiNAN
The Filipino Nurses Association-Nordic (FiNAN) is the first non-profit organization for Filipino Nurses in the Nordic Region. The first members of the association were gathered through social media platform with diverse educational and work background in the field of nursing. The urgency to create an association to give a voice for the Filipino Nurses living in the region was high in support to the World Health Organization's (WHO) Code of Ethical Recruitment of Health Personnel. Non-ethical issues regarding the recruitment process emerged as a critical dilemma which needed an urgent action from different stakeholders of the Nordic society.
The association's vision is to be the leading Filipino Nurses Association in the Nordic Region for highly skilled and competitive Filipino Nurses and the mission is to empower and strengthen the global image of Filipino Nurses as a source of nursing manpower and care in the Nordic Region.
As a starting non-profit organization, our resources to achieve the goals in relation to the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals and Universal Health Coverage is limited.
Strategic Goals
- Monitor Filipino Nursing Workforce Migration to the Nordic Countries
- Participate in the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Negotiate to decision and policy-makers
- Collaborate in the integration of Filipino Nurses in the Nordic work life
- Involve in peer support and mentoring
- Produce evidence-based data
Regional Representation Committees
Official regional representatives of the Filipino Nurses Association in the Nordic Region
Kingdom of Denmark
Katherine Perez Luckmann
Herlev Hospital
Co-Chair
Klinisk Sygeplejevejleder, Infektionssygdomme Sengeafsnit, Herlev Hospital
Cherisa Chy Dupitas
Dronning Ingrids Hospital
Representative
HeadNurse - Medicinsk Ambulatory Consist of: Adult and Kids Outpatient Unit; Tuberculosis and Infectious Unit; Cancer & Chemotherapy Unit; Palliative Team Unit
Girard Paul Dupitas
Dronning Ingrids Hospital
Representative
Head Nurse in Patient hotel Dronning Ingrids Hospital. Specialty: Orthopedic nurse; Trauma nurse; Wound nurse specialist; Postgraduate Academic Leadership
Manilyn Jacobsen
Ellisheimið
Representative
Sjúkrarøktarfrøðingur, Ellisheimið
Jessica Dam
Ellis & Røktarheiminum Mørkin
Representative
Sjúkrarøktarfrøðingur, Ellis & Røktarheiminum Mørkin
Finland & Åland
Floro Cubelo
TtT, Sh, CGNC, FFNMRCSI, FETNA
Chairperson
Akuuttihoitotyö, hoitotiede, kansanterveystiede, hoitotyön koulutus, kansainvälisten sairaanhoitajien integroitomis-ja pätevöitymiskoulutus.
Ryann Deloso
YAMK, Sh
Representative, Uusimaa
Hoitotyön yrittäjys, akuuttiosasto, hanke osaaja.
Jeanny Mae Banting Tuominen
YAMK, Sh
Representative, Uusimaa
Dialyysi ja perioperatiivinen hoitotyö.
Marie Lagundi
Sh
Representative, Pohjois-Suomi
Hoitotyön yrittäjys, akuuttiosasto, hanke osaaja.
Iceland
Marvi Gil, RN
Forensic Psychiatry Department, Landspítali University Hospital
Deputy Manager
Marvi Gil leads the Iceland Chapter with dedication and passion for advancing nursing practice and supporting Filipino nurses in their professional journey. Her leadership ensures that FiNAN Iceland remains a trusted resource and community for all members.
Norway
Ian Faigones
MSN,RN,BSN
Representative
Nurse Anesthetist
Sweden
Joy Kong Wallander
Legitimerad Sjuksköterska, Vård och omsorg, Kungsbacka Kommun
President
Maryrose Velazco Mårtensson
Legitimerad Sjuksköterska, Lotsen Äldreboende, Göteborg
Vice President
Gemma Lilac Epler
Legitimerad Sjuksköterska, HSL ansvarig, Attendo Äldreboende, Ytterby, Kungälv
Secretary
Cherish Mizona
Legitimerad Sjuksköterska, Psykisk omvårdnad, Mölndals Sjukhus / Region Halland
Board Member
Jezylle Joy Tiu
Legitimerad Sjuksköterska, Ortopedkliniken, Uddevalla Sjukhus & NÄL Trollhättan
Board Member
Janice Karen Velazco
Legitimerad Sjuksköterska, Lungavdelning / Covidavdelning, Södra Älvsborgs Sjukhus, Borås
Board Member
The Filipino Nurses Association in the Nordic Region is a registered non-profit organization in the Nordic Region.
Patentti- ja rekisterihallitus
Y-tunnus: 3084026-2
Erhvervsstyrelsen
CVR number: 40349367
Skatteverket
Organisation number: 802537-7097
Ríkisskattstjóri
Registration number: 5208190450
FiNAN Puls
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Articles May 12, 2026
Pagpupugay at Paninindigan: Isang Personal na Pagmumuni sa International Nurses Day 2026 (opens in new tab)
Ang propesyon ng pag aalaga ay nakaugat sa malasakit, at ang malasakit na ito ay nararapat ding ipakita sa mga nars mismo.
News May 2, 2026
RAISE the BAR Project Updates: Advancing Anti-Racism in Social and Healthcare Services (opens in new tab)
Through RAISE the BAR, FiNAN reaffirms its commitment to inclusion, equity, and anti-racism, contributing to safer and more respectful healthcare services across the Nordic region.
Articles May 2, 2026
Eight Years of Advocacy: FiNAN’s Commitment to Filipino Nurses in the Nordics (opens in new tab)
For the past eight years, the Filipino Nurses Association in the Nordics (FiNAN) has stood as a strong and credible platform for Filipino nurses who have faced oppression, exploitation, and marginaliz...
Articles May 2, 2026
Ang Dangal ng Pasyente ay Hindi Nakabatay sa Kahirapan (opens in new tab)
Ang pagiging healthcare worker ay hindi simpleng trabaho lamang. Ito ay isang propesyon na may kaakibat na panunumpa, lisensyang ibinigay ng estado, at tiwala ng publiko sa Pilpinas.
News April 5, 2026
FiNAN Chair Floro Cubelo Among Wiley’s Top Cited Authors in 2025 (opens in new tab)
Wiley Publications has officially released its list of Top Cited Articles across leading academic journals, recognizing research that has made a significant global impact. Among the distinguished scho...
Events March 30, 2026
The Iceland Declaration of Filipino Internationally Educated Nurses: Inclusion, Patient Safety, and Professional Pathways (opens in new tab)
We, Filipino internationally educated nurses (FIENs) across the Nordic region, emphasize that inclusion is a workforce strategy, a patient safety imperative, and a core responsibility of leadership.
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