2026 BOD CANDIDATE - Treenee Lopez

Treenee Lopez
British Columbia (BC)

Trinidad (Treenee) Lopez is the Founder & Chair of the Global Pinoy Diaspora Canada (GPDC), an advocacy group founded in 2011 committed to stand for the rights and issues affecting Filipinos and Filipino Canadians. She is also VP for Marketing/ PR and co founder of the International Nursing Alliance (INA) a global, not for profit organization to empower IENs, through education, mentorship and advocacy. inalliance.ca

Treenee, born and raised in Manila, immigrated to Vancouver in 1978. She has Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Philippine Christian University Mary Johnstone College of Nursing. She has Healthcare Management Certificate from BCIT, a Fraser Health RCH one of 8 first graduates for the Post Basic Intensive Care Nursing (PBICN) program in 1987. After she chose to work in the Cardiac Care Unit; the last 9 years as a Client Service Coordinator in the ER at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster, until she retired in 2013. She then devoted her time on volunteer work in the community foremost with GPDC and INA on projects that effect needed changes to advance interest of overseas Filipinos, be in arts, education, leadership, fundraising, empowerment, the environment, calamities and sports. She brings a passion for empowerment, a collaborative leadership style, a vision for a vibrant, inclusive future- an honor to serve and contribute to the congress’s ongoing success.

Answers to Questions:
1. What skills will you contribute to the FCNC Board?

I excel at connecting people to roles that match their skills, thanks to my decades of nonprofit experience and strong communication abilities. These skills help recruit talent and advance our mission.

I am committed to fostering relationships across ethnic groups through cultural and artistic events, promoting understanding and diversity within Canada’s multicultural society. My professional experience enables me to design wellness programs that support health and mental well-being in our communities. I aim to contribute to FCNC’s initiatives and empower others for the future.

2. What are the most important functions of FCNC for its members?

FCNC represents the voice of the 1 M Filipinos across Canada, we are committed to being both the voice and the ears for issues and concerns. Through FCNC, it advocates for practical solutions and pursue ways to enhance the well- being primarily of our FilCan community. This organization empowers members by connecting them with national network, amplifying the voice of the Filipino Canadians and strengthening our collective impact across the country.

3. Why do you want to be a FCNC director?

The Filipino Canadian National Congress (FCNC) serves as an invaluable platform for Filipino Canadian communities from coast to coast. I want to continue as FCNC director because it enables us to exchange information, communicate pressing issues, and collectively address matters that are important to our people. Through this organization, we have the means to bring forward community concerns, connect them with the appropriate departments, and work together to find effective support and solutions. Serving on the Board, remains an honor, I hope to continue amplify these efforts and ensure that our voices are heard and our needs are met across Canada.