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 in the Nordic Region (FiNAN) is the first non-profit organization for Filipino Nurses in the Nordic Region. The first members of the association were gathered through a social media platform with diverse educational and work backgrounds 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 of the World Health Organization's (WHO) Code of Ethical Recruitment of Health Personnel. Unethical issues regarding the recruitment process emerged as a critical dilemma which needed 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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News October 23, 2026
FiNAN Presents Final Outcomes of National Anti-Racism Campaign at Government-Sponsored Gathering (opens in new tab)
"The output of the materials showed that FiNAN and Filipino talents can produce materials beyond what the funding requires. We are proud of this achievement and the collective effort behind it."
Events October 22, 2026
PASS THE MIC Leadership Programme Empowers Filipino Community Organisers in Finland (opens in new tab)
On 12–13 December, BIBAK Suomi ry, FiNAN Ry and Filippiinit-Seura Ry will host PASS THE MIC, a leadership training programme designed to strengthen the next generation of Filipino community leaders ac...
Norway October 10, 2026
From the Operating Room to Entrepreneurship (opens in new tab)
For many Filipino nurses working abroad, success is measured by professional milestones: obtaining licensure, adapting to a new healthcare system, and advancing into specialized practice. For one Fili...
Finland October 7, 2026
Free Finnish Language Course for Beginners (opens in new tab)
A new free Finnish language course will start on 13 October 2026.
Events October 3, 2026
FiNAN to Hold Open Dialogue on Workplace Rights for Filipino Nurses in Northern Finland (opens in new tab)
The gathering will provide a safe and welcoming space for Filipino nurses to ask questions, share workplace experiences, and receive reliable information about their rights and responsibilities under...
Denmark October 3, 2026
FiNAN Collaborates with the Danish Patient Safety Authority and the Philippine Embassy in Denmark to Support Filipino Nurses Seeking Danish Authorization (opens in new tab)
The Vice Chair of the Filipino Nurses Association in the Nordic Region (FiNAN) joined representatives from the Danish Patient Safety Authority (STPS) and the Philippine Embassy in Denmark in an orient...
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