Dr. Christine Catipon named Most Influential Filipina Woman in the World for extraordinary merit.
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San Francisco, CA – Dr. Christine Catipon, President of the Asian American Psychological Association, has been selected to receive the prestigious “Most Influential Filipina Woman in the World” award from the Foundation for Filipina Women’s Network (FWN) based on quantifiable achievements and demonstrated leadership excellence.
Dr. Catipon will be honored at the Awards Gala in the Julia Morgan Ballroom at San Francisco’s historic Merchants Exchange Building during the 21st Filipina Leadership Global Summit, October 26-31, 2025.
Proven Results Drive Selection
Dr. Catipon was chosen from a competitive international field for her exceptional work in healthcare, including her leadership efforts in promoting mental health awareness in Filipino and AANHPI populations. Her selection reflects FWN’s rigorous merit-based evaluation process, examining actual outcomes and performance metrics. Dr. Catipon will receive the award for Builder: Architect of Change [Organizational transformation metrics and measurable growth results].
"I became a clinical psychologist to uplift my Filipino community, and I'm grateful to now make a global impact,” says Dr. Catipon.
Global Talent Recognition
The 2025 Summit theme “Pinay Futures: The Next 25 Years” marks FWN’s 25th anniversary, celebrating leaders who earned positions through exceptional performance. This year’s awardees represent global excellence from the UAE, Philippines, Singapore, Australia, Switzerland, and across the United States.
“These women didn’t break glass ceilings because of quotas—they shattered them through brilliant strategic thinking and relentless execution,” states Marily Mondejar, FWN Founder and CEO.
As part of this recognition, Dr. Catipon commits to a two-year Global Project benefiting next-generation leaders in her community, which will be a toolkit to promote resilience and reduce burnout in Filipina nurses, combining Filipino indigenous and clinical practices. She is the current President of the Asian American Psychological Association, a national organization comprised of Asian-identifying mental health practitioners, researchers, and academics, and she currently works as a clinical psychologist at Stanford University and in private practice. She has been interviewed by PBS NewsHour, The Los Angeles Times, The Atlantic, and numerous Filipino organizations and podcasts discussing mental health in AAPI, LGBTQ+, and Filipina/x/o communities, in addition to being a contributing author for the Sage Encyclopedia of Filipina/x/o American Studies.
About AAPA
The mission of the Asian American Psychological Association (AAPA) is to advance the mental health and well-being of Asian American communities by fostering professional practice, research, education, and advocacy. Visit www.aapaonline.org
About FWN
Celebrating 25 years, San Francisco-based FWN identifies the world’s most accomplished Filipina women leaders through rigorous merit-based selection. The Global FWN100™ awards launched in 2007 represent more than 750+ proven performers across 33 countries. Visit www.FilipinaWomensNetwork.org