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 2026 - 2027
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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
Justin B. Castro,
CGFM, CFE
President
Mercedes F. Poliarco
CGFM
President-Elect
Katrina Mae Tahimik-Pascual
Treasurer
Juliana Pangelinan
Treasurer-Elect
Angelica Q. Restuvog
Secretary
Vanessa D. Valencia
Immediate
Past President
Llewelyn R. Terlaje,
CGFM, 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 Janet Taitano-Arroyo
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Audit
Chapter Auditor TBD
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Awards & Chapter Recognition
Director Vincent Duenas
Co-Director Doreen T. Crisostomo-Muna, Ph.D., CGFM, CFE, CICA
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Budget and Finance
Director Josephine Villanueva, 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 Odeth F. Ignacio
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Education
Director Mardave Toledo
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Marketing & Communications - Newsletter
Director Debbie Ngata
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Marketing & Communications - Social Media/News
Director Margie F. Castro, CPA
Co-Director Christine Joy Macaalay
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 Thomas Quichocho
Co-Director (Outreach) Elise Ma
Co-Director (Outreach) Thomas Battung
Co-Director (Technical & Admin Support) Juliana Pangelinan
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Membership - Social Events
Director Vanessa D. Valencia
Co-Director Llewelyn R. Terlaje, CGFM, CFE​
Co-Director Shaine Calumaya
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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 Cellini Higa​
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Research /Standards Committee
Director Rizalito Paglingayen, CPA
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Scholarship
Director Ritzmar C. Erni
Co-Director Kathy C. Lee
Co-Director Christian Rivera
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Young Professionals
Director Christopher Surla
Co-Director Lyra Villarta
Student Representative Shauntay Leon Guerrero
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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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