Guam Women’s Chamber of Commerce Takes Håfa Adai Pledge

“We thank GVB for this opportunity to be extended to our chamber, our members, and our community to help keep the Hafa Adai spirit alive. This pledge signing falls in line with what the GWCC stands for, which is empowering women, and with that empowerment comes the perpetuation of our culture and heritage and keeping it alive,” said Rene Logie, GWCC Executive Director.

“We are excited to become a part of the Håfa Adai Pledge familia and commit to promoting our culture, especially with our upcoming Fanachu Famalao’an, the GWCC’s signature event which has been a consistent, impactful milestone for women in business,” said GWCC President Laura Nelson Cepeda. “Working together with GVB, we continue to advocate for equality and support for women from all backgrounds. Our CHamoru culture is rooted as a matrilineal society and the Håfa Adai Pledge program is an extension of honoring the women that have shaped our 4,000-year-old history. I want to thank our founders for also sharing this day with us.”

In addition to serving as President of GWCC, Nelson Cepeda serves as the chairwoman for the Cultural Heritage, Community Outreach, and Branding Committee at GVB.

GWCC invited its founding members to participate in the signing ceremony and capped off Mes CHamoru with light refreshments for its board members in attendance.