About
With 8 years of experience in policy analysis, strategic communication, and stakeholder engagement, I am able to conceptualize and execute political strategy for social justice and human rights.
I have proven experience in leading high-impact projects and campaigns in politically complex environments through the Senate of the Philippines, driving policy change in human rights, public health, women’s and children’s rights, and anti-corruption by framing issues, developing strategic partnerships, and managing stakeholders.
I was the former founder of mental health organization, Tala: Mental Wellness which was among the first youth mental health advocacy organizations in the Philippines, delivering psychosocial services for former gang members at the National Center for Mental Health, and public workshops and talks on mental health, self-care, and empathy to schools, universities, and communities.
I hold an advanced degree in the intersection of conflict, human rights, and justice from SOAS, University of London. I am an Asia Pacific Obama Leader 2023, recognised for advancing democracy and human rights in the Asia Pacific region.
Results-driven Policy Analysis & Strategic Communication
Related skills: public relations, research
HEALTH
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Analysis of COVID-19 policy
successful push for vaccine tracker
accountability of vaccine budget utilisation -
Exposed overpriced procurement of pandemic-related necessities
EDUCATION
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Bared ‘questionable’ releases of funds under Free Tertiary Education Act that led to the creation of an investigative inter-agency taskforce
Stakeholder Engagement & Advocacy
–Conceptualised a Free Mobile Health Clinic that benefited 100,000 individuals across the Philippines and counting
-Organised capacity-building trainings to establish anti-sexual harassment and mental health protocols in universities and high schools
-Almost 1000 attendees in Bicol University mental health webinar
–Organised a mental health webinar at the start of pandemic lockdowns broadcasted on national television
–Human library event at at the Lyceum of the Philippines University-Manila as part of the #HelpIsHere Mental Health campaign
Stakeholder Engagement & Advocacy
–Conceptualised a Free Mobile Health Clinic that benefited 100,000 individuals across the Philippines and counting
-Organised capacity-building trainings to establish anti-sexual harassment and mental health protocols in universities and high schools
-Almost 1000 attendees in Bicol University mental health webinar
–Organised a mental health webinar at the start of pandemic lockdowns broadcasted on national television
–Human library event at at the Lyceum of the Philippines University-Manila as part of the #HelpIsHere Mental Health campaign
Other skills: Writing, Public Speaking, Organising, Logistics, Volunteer Management Youth engagement hailed as key to only opposition senator’s victory in 2022 national elections
