| Maria Zenaida "Zeny" F. Cunanan Bridgeport, West Virginia Beauty and Brain High Tech Entrepreneur - A Leader Among Leaders |
Unlike the commercial of C. F. Hutton, when Zeny walks in, people
not only stop talking and listen, but they also look. For in their
midst is not only an attractive, statuette woman of beauty, but a
lady exuding wisdom, intelligence and definitely a making of a
career executive. One that commands respect and requires one's
full attention. And indeed, her looks is definitely not deceiving for
Maria Zenaida Fernandez Cunanan , who wants all to call her
Zeny, is not only a very attractive lady, but she is as a well
brilliant, talented and creative person.
Graduating as a salutatorian in high school from St. Joseph's
Academy in Pampanga, Zeny continued to maintain top honors
in her pursuit for education. She graduated as Magna Cum
Laude from the famous University of Sto. Tomas in Manila with a
Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology. Devoting her
entire career to the improvement of science and technology, Zeny
joined the University of Santo Tomas as a faculty member of
theUST's Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical Technology and
Biochemistry and became a Clinical Instructor in Bacteriology and
Parasitology.
When Zeny migrated to the U.S., she first joined St. Vincent
not only stop talking and listen, but they also look. For in their
midst is not only an attractive, statuette woman of beauty, but a
lady exuding wisdom, intelligence and definitely a making of a
career executive. One that commands respect and requires one's
full attention. And indeed, her looks is definitely not deceiving for
Maria Zenaida Fernandez Cunanan , who wants all to call her
Zeny, is not only a very attractive lady, but she is as a well
brilliant, talented and creative person.
Graduating as a salutatorian in high school from St. Joseph's
Academy in Pampanga, Zeny continued to maintain top honors
in her pursuit for education. She graduated as Magna Cum
Laude from the famous University of Sto. Tomas in Manila with a
Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology. Devoting her
entire career to the improvement of science and technology, Zeny
joined the University of Santo Tomas as a faculty member of
theUST's Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical Technology and
Biochemistry and became a Clinical Instructor in Bacteriology and
Parasitology.
When Zeny migrated to the U.S., she first joined St. Vincent
Medical Center in New York, NY as a medical technologist before she relocated to Bridgeport, West Virginia.
Zeny actively particpates both in the city and state's civic, political and cultural organizations.
It was no wonder that when Zeny ran for President of the APPA Auxiliary, no one dared to challenge her.
Thus, she is now the President-Elect of the Auxiliary of the largest Filipino-American professional
organization in the United States, the Association of Philippine Physicians in America (APPA).
Pursuing her dedication to the improvement of science and technology, Zeny founded in 1989 Galazy
Global Corporation, a West Virginia high technology corporation. Last May, Zeny was chosen by the U.S.
Small Business Administration (SBA) as one of the "Women in Business Advocate of the Year" awardees
during the Small Business Week, promulgated annually by the President of the United States. The Advocacy
Award, the highest accolade that SBA can bestow to anyone in business, was based on Zeny's succesful
leadership and management of Galaxy Global Corporation as well as her constant support to other
women-owned businesses, and her constant assistance to women who seek to obtain executive-level
positions in her organizations and other companies.
"I am blessed with so many opportunities to serve others, and humbly, I try to serve as best as I can,"
explained Zeny. Within the vicinity of the State of West Virginia, Zeny has been consistent in giving her
free time and expertise to community services. She was recently the Honorary Chairperson of the United
Cerebral Palsy; Co-chairperson for Glitz for Hospices, and the Chairperson of the fundraising project of the
Community Cancer Care of United Hospital Center.
She served as past president and co-founder of the Philippine Medical Association Auxiliary in America;
past president of the following organizations: Auxiliary to the Harrison County Medical Society; the Philippine
Medical Association of West Virginia Auxiliary; and, the Ohio Valley Medical Association Auxiliary.
During the past few years, Zeny has been recognized for outstanding achievements by the following
organizations: Philippine Medical Association of West Virginia: "Presidential Service Award" for the benefit,
promotion, and welfare of the association; the Auxiliary to the Harrison County Medical Society: "Presidential
Award"; People's Hospic's "Service Award"; the Southwestern University Medical Alumni Association of
America:"Support and Ser-vice Award"; the Tri-State Filipino American Association (WV, PA, and OH):
"Presidential Appreciation Award" for unselfish contributions to the goals and ideals of the association
contributing to the betterment of the tri-state area; and, the United Health Foundation for support, bestowed
Zeny the "Patron of the Cancer Care Program" award.
Zeny currently serves as: President of the West Virginia High Technology Consortium; President-Elect of the
Auxiliary to the Association of Philippine Physicians in America; Board Member of the Advisory Committee of
the Health Connection Wellness Center; Co-Chairperson of the Legislative Committee Auxiliary to the
Harrison County Medical Society; Northern Regional Director to the West Virginia State Medical Association;
and is a member of National Contracts Management Association.
Recently, Zeny was elected to head the first headquarters of the West Virginia High Technology Consortium
(WVHTC). As president of the WVHTC, she provides leadership to the organization that provides promotional,
educational and technical assistance to a group of emerging West Virginia High-Tech companies. By teaming
their employees and resources, these small businesses offer innovative products and services that may be
difficult to find within a single company. Zeny is CEO and President of Galaxy Global Corporation (GGC)
which is a women and minority owned software development corporation established in 1989, specializing in
Defense Contracts and subcontracts.
Zeny is married to Roberto A. Cunanan, a prominent practicing physician in West Virginia, and a past
president of the Philippine Medical Association in America and The Cunanans have three children: Roberto,
Jr., 20; Rolando, 19; and Christopher, 10.
Zeny actively particpates both in the city and state's civic, political and cultural organizations.
It was no wonder that when Zeny ran for President of the APPA Auxiliary, no one dared to challenge her.
Thus, she is now the President-Elect of the Auxiliary of the largest Filipino-American professional
organization in the United States, the Association of Philippine Physicians in America (APPA).
Pursuing her dedication to the improvement of science and technology, Zeny founded in 1989 Galazy
Global Corporation, a West Virginia high technology corporation. Last May, Zeny was chosen by the U.S.
Small Business Administration (SBA) as one of the "Women in Business Advocate of the Year" awardees
during the Small Business Week, promulgated annually by the President of the United States. The Advocacy
Award, the highest accolade that SBA can bestow to anyone in business, was based on Zeny's succesful
leadership and management of Galaxy Global Corporation as well as her constant support to other
women-owned businesses, and her constant assistance to women who seek to obtain executive-level
positions in her organizations and other companies.
"I am blessed with so many opportunities to serve others, and humbly, I try to serve as best as I can,"
explained Zeny. Within the vicinity of the State of West Virginia, Zeny has been consistent in giving her
free time and expertise to community services. She was recently the Honorary Chairperson of the United
Cerebral Palsy; Co-chairperson for Glitz for Hospices, and the Chairperson of the fundraising project of the
Community Cancer Care of United Hospital Center.
She served as past president and co-founder of the Philippine Medical Association Auxiliary in America;
past president of the following organizations: Auxiliary to the Harrison County Medical Society; the Philippine
Medical Association of West Virginia Auxiliary; and, the Ohio Valley Medical Association Auxiliary.
During the past few years, Zeny has been recognized for outstanding achievements by the following
organizations: Philippine Medical Association of West Virginia: "Presidential Service Award" for the benefit,
promotion, and welfare of the association; the Auxiliary to the Harrison County Medical Society: "Presidential
Award"; People's Hospic's "Service Award"; the Southwestern University Medical Alumni Association of
America:"Support and Ser-vice Award"; the Tri-State Filipino American Association (WV, PA, and OH):
"Presidential Appreciation Award" for unselfish contributions to the goals and ideals of the association
contributing to the betterment of the tri-state area; and, the United Health Foundation for support, bestowed
Zeny the "Patron of the Cancer Care Program" award.
Zeny currently serves as: President of the West Virginia High Technology Consortium; President-Elect of the
Auxiliary to the Association of Philippine Physicians in America; Board Member of the Advisory Committee of
the Health Connection Wellness Center; Co-Chairperson of the Legislative Committee Auxiliary to the
Harrison County Medical Society; Northern Regional Director to the West Virginia State Medical Association;
and is a member of National Contracts Management Association.
Recently, Zeny was elected to head the first headquarters of the West Virginia High Technology Consortium
(WVHTC). As president of the WVHTC, she provides leadership to the organization that provides promotional,
educational and technical assistance to a group of emerging West Virginia High-Tech companies. By teaming
their employees and resources, these small businesses offer innovative products and services that may be
difficult to find within a single company. Zeny is CEO and President of Galaxy Global Corporation (GGC)
which is a women and minority owned software development corporation established in 1989, specializing in
Defense Contracts and subcontracts.
Zeny is married to Roberto A. Cunanan, a prominent practicing physician in West Virginia, and a past
president of the Philippine Medical Association in America and The Cunanans have three children: Roberto,
Jr., 20; Rolando, 19; and Christopher, 10.
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