The CPA4S Leadership Council brings together professionals and sustainability advocates committed to guiding the organization’s mission, strengthening its partnerships, and advancing responsible leadership in the Philippines.
The Leadership Council of CPA4S reflects the organization’s commitment to responsible leadership, professional credibility, and long-term sustainability advocacy in the Philippines.
Through the guidance of its officers and council members, CPA4S continues to strengthen its mission, expand its partnerships, and create meaningful impact through education, advocacy, collaboration, and public engagement.
This page recognizes the individuals whose leadership helps shape the direction of the organization and reinforces its role as a growing movement for sustainability leadership in the Philippines.
A pioneering leader in sustainability education and professional advocacy, Dr. Rufo Mendoza played a foundational role in bringing sustainability finance leadership into the Philippine professional community and helping establish the movement that became CPA4S.
Normita L. Villaruz helped strengthen CPA4S through conferences, partnerships, governance initiatives, and broader professional engagement, contributing to the organization’s growth and visibility.
Sarah Songalia leads CPA4S into its next phase of growth, helping refine its vision, expand its reach, and strengthen its role in sustainability leadership, inclusion, and strategic relevance.
Executive Vice President
First Vice President
Secretary
Assistant Secretary
Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Director | Membership
Committee Chair | Membership
Director | Professional Development
Committee Chair | Professional Development
Committee Chair | Professional Development
Director | Network and Linkages
Director | Information and Publication
Director | Research
Director | Ways and Means
Director | Community Involvement and Development
The Leadership Council helps ensure that CPA4S remains guided by purpose, accountability, and long-term relevance. Its role is not only to provide direction, but also to strengthen the organization’s ability to serve its members, partners, and broader community with credibility and consistency.
Good leadership is essential to any growing movement. At CPA4S, leadership supports governance, strategic alignment, partnerships, and the continued development of initiatives that advance sustainability leadership in the Philippines.
This is why the SDG Roadmap matters. It gives organizations and stakeholders a clearer way to align vision with action. Instead of treating sustainability as a side initiative, the roadmap encourages institutions to embed it into leadership, strategy, operations, and stakeholder engagement.
For members, the roadmap provides direction. For partners, it creates opportunities for collaboration. For donors and supporters, it offers a stronger framework for understanding how initiatives can lead to meaningful and lasting public value.
At CPA4S, we see the SDGs not as abstract global language, but as a practical guide for building organizations and communities that are more accountable, resilient, and future-ready.
Stronger trust, clearer direction, and a more credible organization.
Visible stewardship that helps build confidence in CPA4S and its long-term mission.
Greater confidence in collaboration supported by responsible leadership.
A stronger basis for supporting accountable and mission-driven initiatives.
The Leadership Council is the group of officers and leaders who help guide the direction, governance, and mission of CPA4S.
The Leadership Council is important because it provides stewardship, accountability, and continuity for the organization as it grows and expands its impact.
Yes. As the organization grows, leadership evolves across different periods, helping build continuity while allowing new vision and priorities to shape the next chapter of the organization.
Leadership supports the mission by guiding strategy, strengthening partnerships, promoting advocacy, and ensuring that the organization remains aligned with responsible and sustainable long-term impact.
You can learn more through The Founder’s Story, which explains how CPA4S began and how its leadership journey evolved over time.
No. The Leadership Council works in collaboration with members, partners, advocates, and supporters who all contribute to the wider mission of CPA4S.
Join CPA4S this September and connect with a growing organization shaped by responsible leadership, meaningful partnerships, and a shared commitment to sustainability in the Philippines.
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