Our Chapter
Our Mission
Advancing Government Accountability
Our Goals
To serve professionals in the government financial
management community by:
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providing quality education;
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fostering professional development certification; and
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supporting standards and research to advance government accountability.
Who We Are
The AGA Guam Chapter has over 200 members ranging from students and entry-level employees to senior executives and elected officials that work in places such as the local government, post-secondary educational institutions, federal agencies, public accounting firms, and private sector industries. Our membership is comprised of individuals from various disciplines including accounting, auditing, budgeting, finance, contract management, program management, grants management, academia, etc.
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The Chapter serves its members by providing or sponsoring appropriate educational programs, encouraging professional development, influencing governmental financial management policies and practices, and serving as an advocate for the profession. The AGA Guam Chapter shall serve government officials and the public by sponsoring efforts to ensure full and fair accountability for all public monies and by providing a variety of pro-bono services to our community.
For the past five decades, the AGA Guam Chapter had consistent leadership and overwhelming support from its members and community partners. We continue to uphold the principles and mission of AGA by fostering learning, certification, leadership and collaboration for professionals and stakeholders committed to advancing government accountability. As of June 2020, the AGA Guam Chapter has 245 members in the local, regional, and federal governments of Guam and Micronesia, as well as the private sector.
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Chapter Leadership
Program Year 2025 - 2026
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Articles VI, Section I of the AGA Guam Chapter By-Laws created the Chapter Executive Committee (CEC) which consists of the Chapter President, Chapter President-Elect, Immediate Past Chapter President, Chapter Secretary, Chapter Treasurer, Chapter Treasurer-Elect, and Chapter Directors.
Chapter Officers
Vanessa D. Valencia
President
Justin B. Castro,
CGFM, CFE
President-Elect
Gladys Jean O. Sazon
Treasurer
Katrina Mae Tahimik-Pascual
Treasurer-Elect
Odeth F. Ignacio
Secretary
Llewlyn R. Terlaje,
CGFM, CFE, MAcc
Immediate
Past President
Maripaz N. Perez,
CGFM, CICA, CIA, CFE
National Council of Chapters Representative
Chapter Directors
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Achievements in Chapter Excellence (ACE) Awards Committee
Director Taling M. Taitano, CPA, CGFM
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Accountability
Director Elisa J. Ma
Co-Director Christian Rivera
Co-Director Paulo Sorio
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Audit
Chapter Auditor Rodalyn May Gerardo, CPA, CGFM
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Awards & Chapter Recognition
Director Vincent Duenas
Co-Director Cody Crisostomo
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Budget and Finance
Director Yukari B. Hechanova, CPA, CGFM
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By-Laws and Procedures
Director Doreen T. Crisostomo-Muna, Ph.D., CGFM, CFE, CICA
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CGFM / Professional Certification
Director Maripaz N. Perez, CGFM, CGAP, CICA, CIA
CSAF, SHRM-PC, PMP
Co-Director Jorizaira Borja
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Community Service & Resource Development
Director Maria Cristina S. Bansil
Co-Director Mercedes F. Poliarco
Co-Director Romar P. Tapaceria
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Marketing & Communications - Newsletter
Director Debbie Ngata
Co-Director April GayleCatagatan
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Marketing & Communications - Social Media/News
Director Margie F. Castro, CPA
Co-Director Julie Anne Ambunan
Co-Director Ren Jalandoni (Historian)
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Marketing & Communications - Website / Email Notifications
Director Clariza Mae Roque, CGFM, CGAP
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Membership
Director Llewelyn R. Terlaje, CGFM, CFE
Co-Director Katrina Mae Tahimik-Pascual
Co-Director (Outreach) Andriana U. Quitugua, CFE
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Membership - Social Events
Director Justin B. Castro, CGFM, CFE
Co-Director Thomas Quichocho​
Co-Director Thomas Eladio M. Battung
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Nominating Committee
Director Taling M. Taitano, CGFM, CPA​
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Programs & Technical Meetings
Director Pilar O. Pangelinan, CB
Co-Director Martha G. Suez-Sales
Co-Director Michelle A. Puno​
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Research /Standards Committee
Director Edward Conrad
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Scholarship
Director Ritzmar C. Erni
Co-Director Angelica Quiambao
Co-Director Kathy C. Lee
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Young Professionals
Director Rachel F. Cubacub
Co-Director Dafne M. Shimizu
Co-Director Tiera Santos
JAS President Christian Douglas
AJA President
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Please email us at agaguamchapter@gmail.com for any questions or comments relative to our general membership meetings, training opportunities, and community service.
The CEC will meet monthly to plan and discuss, in detail, various Chapter activities. A quorum for a CEC meeting is at least one-third (1/3) of the voting members of the CEC. Other members of the organization or special guests are welcome to attend CEC meetings. In order to be effective, CEC meetings will:
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Have a purpose;
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Provide enough notice and appropriate materials for members to be prepared.
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Follow proper meeting procedures and respect the time of the Directors;
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Have clear supporting documents, such as an agenda, minutes and other reports;
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Ensure all participants have a voice and are respected;
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Include some social interaction and networking time;
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Accomplish results and/or have action items; and
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Be documented with minutes.
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Chapter Executive Committee Meeting Minutes can be found here.
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