Edna Nerona is a dynamic, Filipina, Gen X speaker and entertainer who is making an impact in mental health and diversity. Since 2020, she has been an anti-bullying speaker, sharing her struggles and lessons from being bullied in middle school and dealing with perfectionist standards of her Filipino immigrant parents.
Edna has garnered praise from local Rotary, Optimists chapters, and youth organizations such EXP: The Opportunity Engine and StarPal. And she was featured in the San Diego Union Tribune‘s column Someone San Diego Should Know. In 2023 and 2024, The San Diego Business Journal selected Edna as an Asian Pacific Islanders Leaders of Influence Honoree and she was a 2023 Women in Business Finalist.
For 9 years she has entertained audiences with her standup comedy and piano performances. With charm and edginess, Edna’s comedy routine explores Asian American culture and everyday life.
She also loves playing keyboard for the musical comedy trio, “Less Than Four Play,” featuring Brendan Praniewicz and Chris Clobber. Check out their videos: https://www.youtube.com/@lessthanfourplay
Edna’s recent accomplishments include performing in the 2024 Motions and Emotions: Asian Women Speak Out Event; and Honorary Mention and Winners Circle Recital for the American Protégé International Piano and String Competition 2024 at Carnegie Hall, NYC.