I’m an early-career researcher and field-builder working on biosecurity, with interests in emerging technology policy and international security. I care deeply about strengthening all-hazards prevention systems — from natural outbreaks to accidental and deliberate biological threats — and advancing responsible, inclusive governance across both civilian and defense spaces.

I’m interested in anticipating biological risks and shaping sustainable, secure systems for prevention and response. I’m especially passionate about supporting scientifically under-resourced countries and ensuring that global biosecurity efforts reflect equity, accessibility, and long-term resilience.

Previously, I was a United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs Youth4Biosecurity Fellow and Nuclear Threat Initiative | Bio Next Generation Delegate. I also lead Project SHIELD PH, a pioneering initiative that mapped the Philippine biosecurity system and developed a research agenda.

Currently, I help run Southeast Asia Biosecurity, a network of early-career researchers working on biosecurity in Southeast Asia. (You can subscribe to our newsletter here.) I’m also researching DNA synthesis regulations in the Philippines with the Asia Centre for Health Security.

I’m a prospective graduate student in the M.A. in Security Studies program at the Georgetown University Walsh School of Foreign Service, where I’ll continue exploring the intersections of biosecurity, defense policy, and emerging technology.