About Us

Jacqueline M. Babol - President 

She has been a successful Podiatrist for 31 years. She discovered  her passion for community service from her church parish having served as Art Director for 10 years. There she was able to use her non professional skills as an advanced seamstress from the Philippines as well as honed her skill as a community organizer for artfully decorating the space, making church banners,  as well as cooking for big crowds. She graduated with a Bachelor's degree  in Medical Technology with a minor in Fashion Design and got her Medical Education in Chicago where she volunteered as a student podiatrist for Barishnikov’s Ballet Studio. Her time served here with free tickets to the shows gained her passion for beautiful artistry and how true art should touch one’s spirit.   She and her husband raised one son and was devoted to his activities until he started driving. After her stint as a foster mom and her church ministry, she was fortunate to be given the opportunity to experience a very brief stint serving in the other Filipino board in Spokane and decided to pursue this route during the pandemic. She has been a licensed Zumba Instructor since 2013, an American Red Cross Instructor for CPR, First Aid since 2010 . She began her interest in Philippine Folk Dancing since High School in the Philippines where she was offered to participate in the Junior Bayanihan Folk Dancing Troupe but was stalled as her family did not have enough money to send her to travel with the dance troupe.She went to the Philippine Women’s University for her High School and College Education, home to the Bayanihan Folk Dancers  representing the Philippines abroad. Her goal in starting this non profit is to fulfill her passion for community service with a great interest in the arts. She is also serving as Board Commissioner for the Spokane Housing Authority 

Estella Fullerton - Vice President 

She is the founder of Filipino American Montana Organization and served there from 2018.Her background was in Healthcare prior to her experience with FAMO and has always been   a Full-time homemaker. We are fortunate to have her in our board as she transitions her life over to Spokane. Gifted with a great  vison to give back to the Philippines in a meaningful way, in support of  education .

Gay Stuhlmiller - Secretary / Treasurer 

Gay is a retired Registered Nurse and have lived in Hayden Idaho having moved from California. Her passion in community service led her to be an active  volunteer in church, and  2 other organizations in Coeur d’alene Idaho. She also has been a member of the Blazen Divas dance group of Coeur D’alene IDaho  and has traveled with them. Her great communication skills that show the epitome of Filipino hospitality remains to be an asset in this organization. 

Vangie Hieronymus - Board Member

She moved from Chicago and is a busy multitasker in both helping her husband’s business, as well as being the Event Organizer Committee Chair for the GOP. She has previous experience in Philippine Folk Dancing and would like to be involved in worthwhile events which is why we are grateful to have her on our board.