Previous experience

Biosecurity

  • Completed BlueDot Impact’s Biosecurity Fundamentals Course, where I learned about and discussed with others catastrophic pandemic risk and interventions for eight weeks, then worked on a research project regarding DNA synthesis screening regulation in Asia

  • Participated in the Biological Weapons Convention’s 3rd Working Group and 9th Meeting of States Parties in the United Nations in Geneva as part of Nuclear Threat Initiative | bio’s Next Generation of Biosecurity Experts

  • Led Project SHIELD PH, a research initiative with multiple teams developing a Philippine biosecurity systems map, Philippine policy biosecurity framework, and national biosecurity research agenda

  • Served as a contracted research assistant at Alvea, a biotech firm focusing on infectious disease countermeasures, notably COVID-19

Global Health

Community Engagement

Other Interests & Volunteer Work

  • As a news writer, investigated and reported for The GUIDON, Ateneo’s official student publication

  • Had a few brief learning stints in tel-co (sales and new media innovation), singing (a cappella and choir), and finance, and volunteering experiences in health, animal welfare, or climate-related projects and orgs

  • When I was eighteen years old, my family and I raised over PHP 220,000 in funds for the Philippine Animal Welfare Society, a leading animal welfare organization in the Philippines

Misc.

  • When I'm not working, you'll find me rewatching something, curled up with a good book or film/series, cleaning my room, journaling, or spending time with my family, partner, and dogs. I'm also a huge fan of experimenting with plant-based recipes and staying active with a mix of running, pilates, and yoga.

  • I love dogs sooooo much!!! My best friend’s name is Sunny, he’s a white miniature schnauzer who’s great at sitting pretty.

  • In my spare time, I dabble in music. I sing a lot, having trained in singing for over a decade. Sometimes I play the guitar, create Spotify playlists, or record a spontaneous SoundCloud cover. I used to play the cello but don't do that much anymore.

  • I used to figure skate and tried various sports growing up (swimming, badminton, tennis, track, ballet, gymnastics). They've all shaped my approach to staying active, and I still cherish every moment I spend on ice.

  • Personal growth is essential to me. I'm consistently working on reshaping negative thoughts and developing a more rational "scout mindset.”

  • I'm deeply introverted (and an INTJ-T, if that's your cup of tea), and while socializing can be taxing for me, I appreciate meaningful and honest conversations.

  • I believe in using what you have to help others as best as possible, so I pledged to donate 10% of my income annually starting in 2020. I'm trying to improve how I spend money.

  • Concerns about animal welfare and climate change prompted me to go plant-based in 2014. I’ve been pescatarian since 2015, and am currently 2/3 vegetarian. Although not my main career focus, I support these causes in small but impactful ways, like mindful consumption and yearly donations.

  • I confess that I lose myself in fictional worlds (which I consider my "fatal flaw"), but I happily indulge in it. Specifically, I am a huge Potterhead (and have a bunch of other worlds I like spending time in)!

  • As for this personal website, it feels odd (like I'm indulging a lot!), though it feels exciting, and I like treating it like a public diary. I find that writing is spending high-quality time with myself. I don't write as much as I would like, hoping to change that.