FAPAC Member Profile
Aurea Franklin, Department of Veterans Affairs
Region 5 - Capital Region
Member profile details
I serve FAPAC in Region 5 - Capital Region. Below is my profile and a link to the website. Join at the link below in time to attend the 40th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 6:00 pm at the Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park in Falls Church, VA! https://www.fapac.org/#JoinUs
About FAPAC
Founded in 1985, the Federal Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that represents Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) civilian and military employees in the Federal and D.C. governments.
Mission & Vision
FAPAC promotes leadership development and cultural awareness, encouraging the advancement of AANHPIs across all levels of government. With a commitment to equity and representation, FAPAC also builds partnerships across public and private sectors to support and empower the AANHPI community nationwide. Contact info@fapac.org with general questions.
Link to my Public Short Bio from the FAPAC Website:
Summary of my Bio:
Meet Aurea Franklin: A Voice of Service, Leadership, and Mentorship
Aurea Franklin is a proud Filipina, a U.S. Army Veteran, and a Lifetime Member of the Federal Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC). Originally from Luzon, Philippines, she speaks Tagalog and brings her deep cultural roots, leadership experience, and heart for service to everything she does.
A decorated member of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Aurea served in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom and was awarded two Bronze Stars. After retiring from military service, she continued her commitment to public service through her work at the Department of Veterans Affairs in Washington, D.C. She also holds three master’s degrees and is active in both the Veterans of Foreign Wars and The American Legion.
A passionate advocate for mentorship, Aurea has led FAPAC’s mentoring programs with vision and dedication. Under her leadership, she has significantly increased participation, launched development initiatives, and connected dozens of mentors and mentees across federal agencies. She currently serves as Chair of the FAPAC VA Chapter’s first mentoring program and continues to build community through innovative leadership training and outreach.
She’s also an author—her memoir Silent Freedom details her military journey, and her novel series Indivisible explores themes of resilience and identity. You can learn more about her writing and work at aureafranklin.com.
Aurea’s story is one of grit, gratitude, and giving back. Inspired by mentors who shaped her own path, she now lights the way for others, always guided by humility, hard work, and heart.
Website: https://aureafranklin.com/
Upcoming FAPAC Events
FAPAC Happy Hour at The Square DC
July 14, 2025 17:30
The Square DC, 1850 K St NW, Washington, DC 20006
August 23, 2025 18:00
Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park, 3111 Fairview Park Dr., Falls Church VA 22042
