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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Articles September 4, 2026
Filipino Nurses Turn to FiNAN to Save Jobs and Contracts, With Almost All Talks Ending Successfully (opens in new tab)
Filipino nurses have turned to FiNAN for help with employment disputes, with almost all talks with employers ending successfully. The organization continues to support nurses in understanding their ri...
Events September 3, 2026
“Marami bang matatanggal?”: FiNAN Seminar Highlights Rights, Retention and Economic Contribution (opens in new tab)
Filipino nurses in Finland are calling for fair treatment, stronger workplace protections and recognition of their economic contribution as concerns grow over discrimination, contract terminations and...
Iceland August 15, 2026
More Than a License: The Challenges and Rewards of Building a Nursing Career in Iceland (opens in new tab)
From Austria to Iceland, with Filipino roots bridging cultures, Cathrine Chalupka-Ho’s nursing career demonstrates that professional migration is far more than a change of workplace.
Articles July 29, 2026
Does using an AI or translator outside of your organization for patient documentation violate GDPR? (opens in new tab)
What Nurse A did not realize was that this seemingly harmless action could put her, her employer, and her patient at significant risk under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Articles July 28, 2026
Bullied by Her Nurse Manager: The Emotional Toll on a Filipina Nurse, and How She Courageously Fought Back (opens in new tab)
For seven years, Esmeralda (name changed for anonymity) devoted her life to caring for older adults in a nursing home . She was known as a dedicated worker who maintained positive relationships with c...
Articles July 24, 2026
Thinking of Working in Greenland? Danish Qualified Nurses Can Earn Extra Bonuses (opens in new tab)
Greenland is offering attractive incentives to Danish nurses. Here's what it means for the country's healthcare future.
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