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
Stay up to date with FiNAN's latest news, policy updates, and community events. Join us in our mission to support and empower Filipino nurses across the Nordic region.
Iceland March 19, 2026
FiNAN Triennial Gathering 2026 at Landspitali University Hospital in Iceland (opens in new tab)
The Triennial Gathering 2026 of the Filipino Nurses Association in the Nordic Region (FINAN) will take place at Landspitali University Hospital in Reykjavik, Iceland on March 30, 2026.
News March 1, 2026
Statement of Support for Filipino Nurse Colleagues in the Middle East (opens in new tab)
The Filipino Nurses Association in the Nordic Region (FiNAN) extends its heartfelt solidarity and unwavering support to all Filipino nurses and healthcare professionals serving in the Middle East duri...
Events February 28, 2026
Philippine Ambassador Joins Filipino Health Workforce Gathering in Gothenburg; FiNAN and Partners Strengthen Support for IENs in Sweden (opens in new tab)
FiNAN, in partnership with the Guild of Filipino Nurses in Sweden, convened a significant gathering of Filipino nurses and allied health workers aimed at enhancing professional support, community empo...
Sweden February 28, 2026
FiNAN Explores Partnership with University of Gothenburg to Support IENs in Sweden (opens in new tab)
The Filipino Nurses Association in the Nordic Region (FiNAN), through the Guild of Filipino Nurses in Sweden, continues to advance its mission of supporting internationally educated nurses (IENs) seek...
Finland February 24, 2026
Filipino Nurses Are Not the Cause of Challenges in Care Homes (opens in new tab)
Stop Racist, Discriminatory and Harmful Speech Targeting Filipino Nurses
News February 22, 2026
Landspítali, Hihigpitan ang Rekisito sa Wika: Kakailanganing Marunong ng Icelandic ang mga Staff (opens in new tab)
Magpapatupad ang Landspítali, ang pambansang ospital ng Iceland, ng mas mahigpit na patakaran sa wika kung saan kailangan nang magkaroon ng sapat na kasanayan sa wikang Icelandic ang lahat ng staff.
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