Mr. Demetrio Avendano graduated with a Mass Communications Degree from the University of Santo Tomas, Philippines. He has been a member of the MHHS Board since 2016, and he also serves as the Executive Director for the Sambayang Pilipino Society of BC. Mr. Avendano is a recipient of both the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal and the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal for his contributions to the community. When it comes to work, Mr. Avendano has built himself and his CV with various organizations  both as employee and self-employed, since his arrival in Canada. He was an Assistant Chief and Chief Steward in a couple of 5-star hotels in Vancouver, a realtor for Royal LePage and a franchise owner for Sheffield and Sons until retirement.