Jonathan D. Melegrito
Clarksburg
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Secretary
Filipino Veterans Recognition & Education Project
Washington
07.2015 - Current
- Provide support to the National Chairman in coordinating the programs and activities of the national and regional organizations, preparing press announcements and public relations statements, and maintaining relations with community and veterans' groups.
Editor
Manila Mail
Ashburn
07.2017 - 09.2021
- Managed the editorial content of the community newspaper, edited articles submitted by contributors and coordinated publishing schedule with layout designers, advertisers and printers.
Executive Director
Tanghalang Pilipino ng DC
Washington
02.1986 - 01.2021
- Coordinated the organizations cultural arts programs, special events, and fundraising activities in promoting Filipino music, theatre and other cultural forms to a mainstream audience.
Publications Writer
AFSCME International
Washington
10.2000 - 01.2013
- Researched and wrote news and feature articles for the International Union publications
- Travelled to various assignments to report on union events across the country
Executive Director
National Federation Of Filipino American Associations
Washington
08.1997 - 10.2000
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with Filipino American community organizations nationwide to promote NaFFAA's mission of community empowerment and civic engagement.
Library Manager
The George Washington University, ISCOPES Program
Washington
08.1975 - 10.1997
- Managed the Gelman Library's Circulation Department and supervised the maintenance of the library's book and periodicals collection
Coordinator
Coalition Against the Marcos Dictatorship
Washington
03.1978 - 04.1986
- Provided leadership in organizing protest actions against the Marcos regime, holding educational programs and town hall meetings, preparing and distributing news bulletins and updates, lobbying in the US Congress, and forging and coordinating relationships with solidarity groups.
Education
Master of Arts - Journalism & Public Affairs
American University
Washington, DC05-2001
Bachelor of Arts - English
Central Methodist College
Fayette, Missouri05-1967
Skills
- Editing & publications management
- Interviewing & Research
- News & Feature writing
- Community Organizing
- Music (guitar, ukulele, choir)
- Graphic Arts
- Communications & Public Relations
- Civic Engagement
- Public Speaking
Affiliations
- Sings with the St. Paul United Methodist Church Sanctuary Choir, Kensington, MD.
- Entertains at Senior and Assisted Living facilities
- Volunteers for Meals on Wheels
- Performs for Tanghalang Pilipino's Angklung Ensemble and Ukulele Club
- Volunteers as adviser and mentor to Filipino American student associations
- Contributes columns, news stories and articles to Pinoy Magazine, Inquirer.Net, Positively Filipino
- Wrote columns, feature stories and news articles for Manila Mail, 1997-2021
- Assists in organizing art exhibits, "Brown Strokes on a White Canvas," to promote emerging artists in the DMV area.
Accomplishments
- MAX STEINBOCK AWARD, 2006. This award is given to an individual in recognition of an oustanding journalistic effort that explores an issue of concern to working families with particular sensitivity and insight into the human spirit. The Steinbock Award is the only International Labor Communications Association Award that is given solely to an individual. Jon Melegrito received the award for his story about AFSCME workers who were victimized during Hurricane Katrina in 2005. It also documented the heroism, service and sacrifice of city workers in New Orleans who responded to the call of duty.
- 2018 AARP AAPI Hero Award. Jon Melegrito was recognized for his "tireless efforts since the founding of the Filipino Veterans Recognition and Education Project in 2014 to raise awareness about the Filipino WWII veterans struggle for equity and justice." He used his journalistic skills to write stories about Filipino Veterans, national events like the Bataan Memorial Death March and the Day of Valor, and efforts to influence legislation in Congress affecting Veterans benefits.
Timeline
Editor
Manila Mail
07.2017 - 09.2021
Corporate Secretary
Filipino Veterans Recognition & Education Project
07.2015 - Current
Publications Writer
AFSCME International
10.2000 - 01.2013
Executive Director
National Federation Of Filipino American Associations
08.1997 - 10.2000
Executive Director
Tanghalang Pilipino ng DC
02.1986 - 01.2021
Coordinator
Coalition Against the Marcos Dictatorship
03.1978 - 04.1986
Library Manager
The George Washington University, ISCOPES Program
08.1975 - 10.1997
Master of Arts - Journalism & Public Affairs
American University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Central Methodist College
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