Marketing Area:
1) International 2) International
Expertise:
1) Neonatal nursing 2) Travel tour packages; Cruises
Major Product/SVS:
1) Continuing education for nurses; Healthcare 2) Travel services; Tours; Pilgrimages
Hobbies/Sports:
Planning travel arrangements for groups on religious pilgrimages
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Far Eastern University, Manila, Philippines (1964); Travel School, American Airlines and Cruise Line International Association
Affiliations Awards:
Founder, Nursing Alumni Association, Far Eastern University (1996); Illinois Nurses Association; Philippine Nurses Association, Inc.; International Association of Travel Agents
Charity:
Nursing Alumni Foundation, Far Eastern University
Number Of Years In Profession:
46
Number Of Years In Current Position:
26
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her faith, wisdom, talent and strength of leadership.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession through a lifelong desire to be a nurse.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Providing neonatal nursing care; Showcasing leadership; Personal services to all clients in travel
Awards/Honors:
Hall of Fame Award, 50 Golden Anniversary Celebration and Grand Alumni Homecoming, Far Eastern University, Manila, Philippines (2006); Outstanding Leadership and Dedication, Alumni Foundation, Far Eastern University, New York, NY (2004); Personality Spotlight, Fashion in Fashion (2004); Hall of Fame in Nursing, Fil-Am TV, Chicago, IL (2003); Most Outstanding Mother Award, Marinduque Association of Chicago (2002): Millenium Award, Far Eastern University Nursing Alumni Foundation of America (2000); America's Fil-Am Heritage Awardee, Outstanding Person of the World, Far Eastern University (1998); Outstanding Alumni Award for Performance in Socio-Civic Services, Far Eastern University Institute of Nursing, Manila, Philippines (1996); Outstanding Alumni Award for Excellence in Leadership, Nursing Alumni Association of America, Far Eastern University (1989); Outstanding Alumni Award for Excellence in Leadership, Norwegian American Hospital, Chicago, IL (1994); Outstanding Cavitena Award, Cavite Association of America (1982)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Manuel intends to expand her alumni association and offer scholarships to new nursing students.