Aya Garcia Shlachter Named Most Influential Filipina Woman In The World For Extraordinary Merit
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- October 23, 2025
Elite Performance Recognition Highlights Excellence in a Competitive Global Economy
Cleveland, Ohio | October 10, 2025 – Aya Garcia Shlachter, CEO and Founder of MGS Global Group, has been selected to receive the prestigious “Most Influential Filipina Woman in the World” award from the Foundation for Filipina Women’s Network (FWN). The recognition is based on measurable achievements and demonstrated leadership excellence in business and innovation.
Aya will be honored at the Global FWN100™ Awards Gala, which will be held at the Julia Morgan Ballroom in San Francisco’s historic Merchants Exchange Building during the 21st Filipina Leadership Global Summit, taking place October 26–31, 2025.
Proven Results Driven Selection
Aya was chosen from a highly competitive international field for her exceptional contributions to the architecture and engineering industry, particularly in leadership, AI innovation, and business growth. Under her leadership, MGS Global Group has grown into a 60-person architectural support company operating across four countries, serving over 100 architecture firms, including Fortune 500 and publicly traded companies.
She will receive the award under the Founder & Pioneer: The Groundbreaker category, within the Quaternary Economic Sector: Design—which includes graphics, interior design, architecture, UX, service, and systems.
This award honors a Filipina woman who serves as the chief executive, president, executive director, or founder of a company, nonprofit, or business venture she helped launch, build, or significantly grow. It recognizes entrepreneurs who have blazed new trails, creating groundbreaking ventures that reflect a deep commitment to innovation and growth. Awardees exemplify leadership that harnesses resources, creativity, and technology—turning vision into reality and inspiring others through bold, innovative leadership.
Through her firm, Aya continues to lead innovation at the intersection of architecture and artificial intelligence, advancing the global AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry. She also hosts two industry podcasts, AI for Architects and Architect My Business, and speaks on global stages about leadership, technology, and business transformation.
“Entrepreneurship, to me, is about solving problems, whether for clients or for the people who help build your vision. I’ve stayed focused on driving growth for architects through every challenge, from the 2008 recession to the pandemic and now the AI revolution. This award was unexpected, but I received it with deep gratitude. It’s a meaningful reminder of our global impact and the opportunities we continue to create for our team and our clients” says Shlachter.
Global Talent Recognition
The 2025 Summit theme, “Pinay Futures: The Next 25 Years,” celebrates FWN’s 25th anniversary and honors women who have risen to leadership through performance, impact, and excellence. This year’s awardees represent global achievers from the United Arab Emirates, Philippines, Singapore, Australia, Switzerland, and across the United States.
“These women didn’t break glass ceilings because of quotas—they shattered them through brilliant strategic thinking and relentless execution,” said Marily Mondejar, FWN Founder and CEO.”
As part of this recognition, Shlachter will also lead a two-year Global FWN Project focused on empowering the next generation of Filipina architects and entrepreneurs worldwide.
About Aya Garcia Shlachter
Aya Garcia Shlachter is the CEO and Founder of MGS Global Group, driving growth for architects through architectural production, BIM support, and AI consulting—helping architecture firms worldwide scale efficiently and innovate with confidence. A Filipina-American entrepreneur based in Cleveland, Ohio, Aya is also the host of AI for Architects and Architect My Business podcasts and is a recognized speaker on innovation, leadership, and women’s empowerment in the architecture industry.
Media Contact
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Cell: 1-216-704-8767 Email: mike@mgsglobalgroup.com
About FWN
Celebrating its 25th year, the San Francisco–based Foundation for Filipina Women’s Network (FWN) identifies and honors the world’s most accomplished Filipina leaders through a rigorous, merit-based global selection process. Launched in 2007, the Global FWN100™ Awards now recognize over 750 exceptional Filipina women across 33 countries who exemplify leadership, excellence, and influence.
www.FilipinaWomensNetwork.org
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