I am a proud offspring of the two distinct ethnic groups in the Philippines, navigating the rich linguistic diversity of my heritage (e.g., Waray, Kinaray-a, & Hiligaynon) alongside Filipino and the English language. I was born in Samar Island, spent the rest of my Elementary and Secondary Education in Panay Island. I finished my Tertiary Education in Metro-Manila. At the age of twenty-two, I became a licensed Secondary English Education Teacher. I have completed both of my teaching internships in the Philippines and in Hanoi, Vietnam. 

In Fall 2022, I earned my International Master’s Program in Education (IMPEd) from National Chiayi University - Taiwan. Graduated Top 1 社會優秀幹部 of the class and earned Level 2 proficiency in Mandarin Chinese. During that year, I also obtained a Certificate in English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) Skills from the University of Cambridge - United Kingdom. 

In Spring 2023, I was admitted to the International Doctoral Program in Education and Human Development (Ph.D. EdHD) at National Sun Yat-sen University. I completed all course requirements as of Fall 2024.

Demonstrated history of working in the Social Finance Services Industry. Skilled in Operations Management, Public Speaking, Educational Research, International Education, Research Ethics, and Educational Policy Development.