I’m a multilingual, native Filipina—a mother, adventurer, and passionate advocate for regenerative solutions. Born in Metro Manila, Philippines, I grew up surrounded by stark poverty, thinking that was just how life was—until I moved to Palo Alto, California for private schooling and realized a vastly different world existed. Returning to the Philippines was a profound culture shock that ignited my lifelong resolve to bridge resources for communities often overlooked and marginalized by society. Later, witnessing the negative impacts of the hospitality industry’s exploitation further fueled my mission to create sustainable, empowering alternatives.

My education allowed me to pursue professional experience in tourism destinations all over the world— experiences that opened my eyes to both the potential and pitfalls of the global industry. My dedication to social justice and regenerative design led me to earn two Master’s degrees, one in Sustainable Development Management and another in Asia-Pacific Governance. Over the past two decades, I’ve lived in across several continents, learning up to five languages and immersing myself in study & outreach, post-disaster relief and natural & cultural heritage conservation.

Nowadays, I call Nosara, Costa Rica home—harmonizing family life with ongoing collaborations in regenerative design, ceremony, and community-driven projects. At the heart of my work is the conviction that real lasting solutions honor every individual’s gifts and with collaborative leadership can serve both people and planet in true symbiosis. If you resonate with this vision, let’s connect and co-create resilient systems, strengthen communities, and shape a more abundant future—one regenerative idea at a time.