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HAGÅTÑA, Guam (07 January 2022) – In a recent Board of Directors meeting for the Guam Women’s Chamber of Commerce (“GWCC”), the Board elected the following Board Members to serve a one-year term as an elected officer for the 2022 calendar year.

  • President – Maria Eugenia Leon Guerrero, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Bank of Guam

  • Vice President – Jessica Leon Guerrero, President, M-80 Systems Inc.

  • Secretary – Helana Leon Guerrero, Marketing Manager, Sagua Mañagu MPG

  • Treasurer – Michelle Bordallo, Finance Controller, Morrico Equipment, LLC and President, Phoenix E&C Corp. DBA Bordallo Consulting Engineers

Incoming President Maria Eugenia Leon Guerrero is energized to take on 2022, “The pandemic has reminded our community of just how strong, creative, and resilient we are. We want women in business to know that their Chamber is here to support them with resources they need to be successful and navigate through the challenges they are facing today. The outgoing leadership has done a fantastic job, and the newly elected board is excited to build on that work and deliver even more value to our members.”​

Immediate Past President, Laura Nelson-Cepeda welcomed the newly elected officers and Board Members, “These women will continue to drive initiatives regardless of the obstacles and create avenues for women in business to thrive! We have a working board that continues to pave the way to make an impact for women; they are advocates for change. This coming year will be exciting to power through together.” Ms. Nelson-Cepeda became a member of the Board of Directors in 2021, and was elected as GWCC President for that year.

The newest members to the Board of Directors, elected to serve a three-year term, include:

  • Maria Eugenia Leon Guerrero, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Bank of Guam

  • Clare Delgado, Principal Broker, Partner at Home Ventures Realty

  • Michelle Bordallo, Finance Controller, Morrico Equipment, LLC and President, Phoenix E&C Corp. DBA Bordallo Consulting Engineers

  • Jae James, Vice President Sales, Pacific Daily News

  • Tiffany Angoco, Learning & Development Manager, DFS Group Mid-Pacific, who will serve as an alternate board member

The Immediate Past President, Laura Nelson-Cepeda, will continue to serve her Board term for two more years, alongside current Board Members, Helana Leon Guerrero, Livia Marati, Angel Camacho, Tasi Peddicord, Jessica Leon Guerrero; and Ex-officio Board Members: Lina Leon Guerrero and Geri Leon Guerrero.

About the Guam Women’s Chamber of Commerce:

The Guam Women’s Chamber of Commerce primary focus is on building an island community whose economy is driven and influenced by the equal participation of women in business through the advancement of women in business by means of advocacy, networking, mentorship and access to resources. The Guam Women’s Chamber of Commerce (GWCC) was incorporated in 2013 as a 501(c)(6) nonprofit business association with over 200 members.

To learn more about the Guam Women’s Chamber of Commerce, visit www.guamwomenschamber.com or follow the organization on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

For more information: connect@guamwomenschamber.com | (671) 646-3246

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