October Women's Club Meeting

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HERitage and Leadership: Stories of Business and Career Growth

Join the GAACC Women's Club as we celebrate Filipino American Heritage Month with the Philippine-American Chamber of Commerce (PACC) and Filipino Young Professionals of Austin (FYP ATX)!

We're gathering an amazing panel of local Filipina business professionals and owners. Learn from their success stories and journey in developing their businesses and careers while building your network with other professionals/business owners.

This Women's Club luncheon is free for paid GAACC members, as well as members of PACC or FYP ATX, and costs just $15 for non-members. If you are a member of any of the three hosting organizations, be on the lookout for an email with a discount code to waive the registration fee. Didn't receive your code? Reach out to Albert Tinay (albert.tinay@austinasianchamber.org). 

RSVP HERE

NOTE: Anyone registering for this event who is not a current GAACC member will receive a complimentary Associate-level membership to the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce. By registering, you agree to receive email communications from the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce.

BONUS: The Filipino Young Professionals will host a happy hour the evening of October 9th at Austin Beerworks - Sprinkle Valley for community and karaoke. Continue building your connections while singing your heart out! Register for the happy hour event through FYP's Eventbrite Page.

About Our Expert Panel

Joi Conti is a Filipino-American photographer and owner of Joi Conti Photo.

Joi is a cover photographer for Austin Woman magazine and has worked with The Foundation for the Preservation of the Historic Millett Opera. Her vibrant work has been featured in exhibitions including Perlas ng Austin: A Celebration of the Central Texas Filipino Community (2023), Camp East (2023, 2024), Austin Studio Tours (2024), and BUMUO: Rebuilding The Filipino Body (2024). She is the founder and photographer of TAYO NA magazine, supported by the 2022 Project Rebuild Small Business Grant and the 2023 NEXUS grant from the City of Austin, where she uplifts Austin Filipino artists and makers. 

Joi also serves on the advisory boards of Asian Season ATX and the Central Texas Fashion Coalition. She is a committee member for the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce’s Women’s Club and actively contributes to community efforts through GAACC and Filipino Young Professionals.

Joyce Garcia is the founder of Legacy Ensured Group, a passionate financial strategist, and a dedicated community leader in Central Texas. 

As Executive Chair of the Philippine-American Chamber of Commerce – Austin Region, she has led impactful initiatives that empower families, entrepreneurs, and small businesses through education, collaboration, and cultural connection. Joyce has shared her message of financial literacy and generational wealth across conferences, workshops, and community programs, inspiring diverse audiences to secure their legacies and thrive together.

Jenn Penano Collazo is the President of Filipino Young Professionals of Austin, Texas (FYP ATX). 

FYP ATX is a nonprofit dedicated to celebrating culture, building community, and creating opportunities for Filipino-American, Asian American, and the greater Austin community. Under her leadership, FYP ATX has expanded flagship events, launched programs like the Salo-Salo Series, and strengthened collaborations with local artists, small businesses, and community partners. 

Recently, Jenn took on a new role as Manager, Solution Engineers at InOutsource, where she leads a team helping law firms and accounting firms work smarter through technology and process improvements. She works to create inclusive spaces that honor culture, empower emerging leaders, and connect communities.

Emlyn Roesler is a Filipina-American/Texas native and owner of Solid Soaps. 

Prior to soap making, Emlyn was an advanced practice nurse in cardiology. She left her nursing career of 14 years in 2021 to grow Solid Soaps full-time. 

Through Solid Soaps, Emlyn creates small-batch, consciously-crafted soaps using the cold process method. All Solid Soaps products are vegan, phthalate-free, paraben-free, naturally colored with botanicals, and made with an oil combination to cleanse and nourish your skin without over-drying. They are the perfect, practical, and consumable gift for everyday use.

About the GAACC Women’s Club

The Women's Club is the GAACC's monthly member meetup where woman-identified leaders in the community come together to share a meal at one of our member restaurants while enjoying a leadership presentation or talk. The meetups usually last an hour and a half, with the first 30 minutes dedicated to networking and the next hour for the presentation. Other than these leadership lunches, we also host periodic wellness events where the focus is on women's physical and mental health. The GAACC Women's Club is led by our 2025 GAACC Women's Club Captain, Saamiya Seraj, co-founder of A Better Force. 

Event Partners

Filipino Young Professionals of Austin, Texas

Philippine-American Chamber of Commerce, Austin