Meet Our Team
Tayden Manibusan
Co-Founder & Executive Co-Director
Tayden is a junior at the University of Southern California studying Health Promotion and Disease Prevention with a minor in Health Care Studies through the Keck School of Medicine. A graduate of Father Duenas Memorial School’s Class of 2023, Tayden is originally from the village of Barrigada. As Co-Director, Tayden is deeply committed to advancing the organization’s mission and supporting families from Guam as they navigate lifesaving medical care far from home. He aspires to pursue a career in healthcare as a physician and is passionate about community-centered care.
Rocco Padua
Co-Founder & Executive Co-Director
Rocco is a student at the University of Southern California studying Health Promotion and Disease Prevention through the Keck School of Medicine. A graduate of Saint John’s School’s Class of 2024, Rocco is passionate about improving access to care and health equity. As Co-Director, he helps lead the organization’s vision and initiatives while supporting families during critical moments in their healthcare journey. Rocco plans to pursue a career in healthcare as a physician.
Email: roccopadua@kantontasi.com
Jada Han
Director of Operations
Jada is studying Biology at Cal Poly Pomona and is a graduate of John F. Kennedy High School’s Class of 2023. Originally from the village of Barrigada, she aspires to pursue a career in healthcare as a physician. As Chief Operations Officer, Jada oversees organizational operations and coordination, helping ensure programs run smoothly while supporting families navigating medical care far from home.
Email: jadahan@kantontasi.com
Noa Mendiola
Director of Finance
Noa is studying Accounting at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego and is a graduate of Father Duenas Memorial School’s Class of 2023. Originally from the village of Mangilao, Noa aspires to pursue a career as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). With a strong interest in financial stewardship and accountability, Noa plays a key role in supporting the organization’s financial integrity and mission.
Email: noamendiola@kantontasi.com
Tobias Quitugua
Director of Donor Relations
Tobias is studying Economics at the University of California, Los Angeles and is a graduate of Father Duenas Memorial School’s Class of 2024. Originally from the village of MTM, Tobias leads donor engagement and relationship-building efforts for the organization. He is committed to fostering trust, transparency, and meaningful connections with supporters who help sustain and grow the organization’s mission..