the human
A bit about me on a human-to-human level.
Hey, I’m glad you made it.
I observe the world with a Design Thinking-trained, empathy-driven mindset. I want to create delightful, fun, socially-driven, impactful, and inspiring products and experiences for the world.
I'm a confidently curious human trying to find the intersection between what I love to do and how I can give back to the world.
some of my labels
Filipina. Multi-racial. Leader. Podcast Host. Designer. Writer. Entrepreneur. Speaker. Developer. Artist. Painter. Tennis Player. Chef. Jeweler.
facts about me that surprise people
I’ve been skydiving & bungee jumping. I traveled to Thailand to volunteer for an elephant home. I have a black belt.
quotes I live by
“At the end of the day, we can endure much more than we think we can.”
— Frida Kahlo
“Failure is another steppingstone to greatness.”
— Oprah Winfrey
“In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different.”
— Coco Chanel
awards & scholarships
Gerald Roberts ‘58 Scholarship Award
Santa Clara University
June 2020
Silicon Valley Volunteer of the Year Award
American Red Cross
April 2016
Philippine Professional & Business
Society of Santa Clara Scholarship
June 2016
California Scholarship Federation Award
Westmont High School
June 2016
Student-Athlete Award
Westmont High School
June 2016
Electronic Document Systems Foundation (EDSF)
Scholarship
June 2016