PAFDF Board of Directors Candidates 2025
Please find below the Candidates for the PAFDF Election, vetted and confirmed by the Nomination Committee, listed by role and alphabetically by last name.
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President - Chasen Brokaw
Chasen Brokaw
NF - Nominated: NCA
Citizenship: USA
Flying Disc Experience
Playing: I started playing Ultimate in college in 2008 and played for my club team at University of South Florida. I am a recreational player in Nicaragua currently. I started playing Disc Golf 3 years ago recreationally.
Administrative: I have served in different associations at multiple levels in the Flying Disc community; local, regional, world. (ADUM-Nicaragua, PAFDF, PANJUCO, WFDF)
Event Management: Organizer for Pan Am Jr 2023, PAYUC 2025, Central American and Caribbean Tournament, 2024 and 2026.
Professional and Educational Experience
My experience in the non-profit sector in an international context has prepared me to navigate and succeed in a multicultural world. My greatest strength is being able to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. My greatest passion is creating spaces where young people can grow spiritually, emotionally, and in community with others. I believe strongly in the importance of investing in young people.
Breaking Borders 2013 - PRESENT
CEO and Founder
Breaking Borders is a youth sports ministry that uses sport to share the gospel with young people. I am responsible for: Casting the overall vision for the organization, Making sure our staff accomplish what they are responsible for, Facilitating day to day activities, Special event planning
PAFDF Board of Directors 2022 - PRESENT
Board Member, President
Pan American Flying Disc Federation, Continental Governing Body of the World Flying Disc Federation for Flying Disc Sports in the Americas. As the current President I am responsible for guiding the other Directors and helping develop the organization while achieving our mission and vision. As a previous Board member I was responsible for supporting the other Directors and working to implement our strategic plan.
WFDF Board of Directors 2023 - PRESENT
Continental Association Representative
WFDF is the international governing body for Flying Disc sports. I serve as the Pan American Continental Representative. My responsibilities include: Representing PAFDF and sharing about our activities, Approving proposals, Helping WFDF achieve its mission and vision
Candidate Statement
I have had the privilege of serving on the PAFDF Board of Directors since 2022 and most recently as the President since 2023. It has been a great opportunity to meet other leaders and work with other passionate people to help grow Flying Disc Sports across our region. I have learned much from those who have served on the PAFDF Board of Directors over these last 4 years and I hope we can keep growing together.
In late 2024 the PAFDF Board of Directors began a process to formalize and professionalize our structure. We have been working hard to build awareness, credibility, and a foundation for the future. In 2025 we shared a plan with our members on how we planned to incorporate PAFDF, finalize its legal structure and framework, and create revenue sources and a budget. In addition to those important tasks we have been working hard to host more events so that ALL our members and Disc Disciplines can have greater opportunities to compete, develop, and achieve their goals.
I humbly ask for your support so I can continue and finish the work that we have started over the last 12 months. I am excited for this next stage for PAFDF and its members and I want to make sure everything is set up correctly so that PAFDF has the strongest foundation possible. I thank you in advance for your support.
Vice-President - David Raflo
David Raflo
NF - Nominated: USA
Citizenship: USA
Flying Disc Experience
I have extensive experience in sports management and events, working with USA Ultimate since 1995. I served as Mid-Atlantic Open Regional Coordinator from 1995 to 1999, on the Board of Directors for USA Ultimate in 1996 as Secretary, National Open Director from 2000 to 2005, and as the National Masters Director from 2006 to 2011. Since 2012 I have been an Events Manager for USA Ultimate and have overseen Disc Standards, Beach Competition, and the Tournament Director Certification Program.
I have also served on several WFDF Committees, including the Beach Ultimate Committee as Chair from 2019 to 2022. I am currently on the Board of the Pan American Flying Disc Federation.
I began playing ultimate in 1992 and coaching in 2004. I have been a certified coach and observer and have served as a Tournament Technical Director for both the Pan American Ultimate Championships (2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, & 2019) and the World Junior Ultimate Championships (2018). I also co-authored a chapter in the book Ultimate: The First Four Decades and assembled history of ultimate exhibits at WUCC and other locations in 2018 in celebration of the 50 years of ultimate.
Professional and Educational Experience
I received a Bachelors Degree in History from the University of Virginia and, before I switched careers, was working as a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley.
Candidate Statement
I would like to continue to serve the Pan American Flying Disc Community as I have since 2011 at the first Pan American Ultimate Championships in Colombia and from early discussions held there that would lead to the formation of PAFDF.
Secretary - Carlos Andrés Chiale Muñoz
Carlos Andrés Chiale Muñoz
NF - Nominated: URU
Citizenship: URU
Flying Disc Experience
I have been involved with Ultimate Frisbee since 2009. From that year until now, I have been passionate about the sport and committed to promoting its development in Uruguay. I was part of the formation of the first team in the country and also helped organize the very first tournaments (and have continued doing so ever since). I have organized groups of players who have competed internationally, in different tournaments as well as WFDF events such as PAUC and WUCC.
Since 2019, when we succeeded in establishing the national civil association in Uruguay, I served as president for the first two terms.
Ultimate Frisbee is a sport I truly care about, and I strongly believe in the importance of promoting its growth, as it introduces many young people to healthy competition while instilling the values represented in the Spirit of the Game.
In the last term (2024–2025), I had the privilege of serving on the PAFDF Board of Directors. I would like to renew my commitment and continue working to strengthen Ultimate both in Uruguay and across the region.
Professional and Educational Experience
I hold a Bachelor's degree in Information Systems and work professionally as a Software Developer. In addition to my technical background, I have teaching responsibilities at the Faculty of Engineering, where I contribute to the academic formation of future professionals.
Beyond my academic and technical experience, I have successfully taken on roles as a Project Manager and team leader, where I have coordinated diverse groups and guided projects to completion with positive results. These experiences have strengthened my skills in organization, communication, and decision-making—qualities that I believe are essential for serving effectively on a Board of Directors.
My combined background in technology, education, and leadership allows me to bring both strategic vision and practical management skills to collaborative initiatives at the regional level.
Candidate Statement
"During the past two years as a member of the PAFDF Board of Directors, I have witnessed and contributed to an important stage of transformation, where the federation began to establish itself and actively function as such. This period required significant work, and I am proud to have been part of that process.
Looking ahead, I believe there are many initiatives to carry out and a long journey of growth and consolidation for Ultimate in our region. I am motivated to continue contributing my energy and commitment to this path, supporting the federation's development and strengthening its impact.
Ultimate Frisbee is a sport I am deeply passionate about, and I am convinced that by working together we can create more opportunities for players and communities across the Americas. For these reasons, I would be honored to continue serving on the Board of Directors."
Director At-Large - Jesus "Chuchin" Loreto
Jesus "Chuchin" Loreto
NF - Nominated: VEN
Citizenship: VEN/ USA
Flying Disc Experience
Player and Contributor in the Growth and Development of Disc Sports since 1980
- Helped to introduce Disc Sports in Venezuela – Ultimate in 1984 – Disc Golf in 2005
- Co-Founder of the First ever Open Team from Latin America to play on a WFDF Club Worlds event 1991 Yanomami Ultimate
- Editor and Publisher of the First ever Disc Sports Newsletter in Spanish Ultimate 1992
- Coordinator of the First Ever Women Team from Latin America to play on a WFDF Club Worlds event 2002 Las Yanomami
- Coordinator of the First ever Masters Team from Latin America to play on a WFDF Worlds 2010 Yanomami Master
- First ever Latin American to be a member of the WFDF World Flying Disc Federation Board: 2007-2011
- First ever President of the PAFDF Panamerican Flying Disc Federation, 2014-2019
- Member of The Board of UP Ultimate Peace Program, 2015-2019
- Member of the WFDF Sport for All and Development Committee 2015 -2019
- Coordinator of volunteers on the Spanish translations of the WFDF Ultimate Rules and Documents. 2002, 2013
- President of Throw a Flick to The Venezuelan Kids - nonprofit for the Growth of Youth Disc Sports in Venezuela 2018
- Player at the inaugural Hall of Fame induction game in Sarasota 2004
- Player at the First ever Legends (60+) Tournament - Sarasota 2021
- Coordinator of Venezuela Disc Golf & Disc Golf without Frontiers project - 2023 - program to introduce Disc Golf in the Schools in Venezuela & Cucuta Colombia
Professional and Educational Experience
AS in Computer Science
Candidate Statement
The main motivation for my involvement with Disc Sports is "The Community" – sharing on and off the field with players of all ages, their families and spectators from different countries with no language, religion, political or race barriers is very rewarding. I believe Disc Sports are a very powerful tool for social change, supported by the concept of spirit of the game, I had experienced the impact this tool on my many years of advocacy supporting the growth and development of Disc Sports all over the world.