Faculty

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      Mark Anthony D. Abenir, DSD

        Associate Professor

• PhD in Social Development Major in Social Development Planning and Administration, University of the Philippines - Diliman

• MA in Community Development, University of the Philippines - Diliman

• Service-learning Program Manager, Ateneo de Manila University

   

  Community development, Social development, Service-learning and Community Engagement in Higher Education, Youth Empowerment and Development, Community-Based Social Innovation, Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction Management, and Community-Based Rehabilitation. 

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Jayeel S. Cornelio, PhD

Professor

• Director IV, Department of Science and Technology 

  Science Education Institute (DOST SEI)

• PhD in Sociology, National University of Singapore

• Post-doctoral research fellow, Max Planck Institute for Religious and Ethnic Diversity

Religion, Youth, Generations, Values, and Social Change

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Jessica Sandra R. Claudio, MA

Instructor

• Associate Director for Research of the Institute of Philippine Culture

• Chairperson of the University Committee on Decorum and Investigation

• MA in Sociology, Ateneo de Manila University

• BA Sociology, Ateneo de Manila University

Gender and Women's Studies, Social Inequality, Social Movements and Health

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Leland Joseph R. Dela Cruz, PhD

Associate Professor

• Associate Vice President for Social Development, Environment, and Community Engagement, Ateneo de Manila University

• PhD in Sociology, University of the Philippines - Diliman

• MA in Economics, Ateneo de Manila University

Social Change Management, Social Innovation, Social Entrepreneurship, Service-learning and Formation Strategies, and Institutional Analyses

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Jeannette Niña C. Delos Reyes, MA

Instructor

• Assistant Director for NSTP 11 - Punla Program; NSTP 11 - Student Formator, Ateneo Office for Social Concern and Development

• MA in Women and Development, University of the Philippines - Diliman

• BA Political Science, University of the Philippines - Diliman

Gender, Sexuality and Development, Socio-political formation work, and Service-learning

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Kevin Christopher L. Go, PhD

Assistant Professor; SocSci 13 Coordinator

• Coordinator for SocSci 13  (The Economy, Society, and Sustainable Development)

• PhD in Public Policy, National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies

• AB Development Studies, Ateneo de Manila University

STI, Agriculture, Value Chains, Industrial development, Public policy, Innovation policy, Service-learning

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Leslie V. Advincula-Lopez, PhD

Associate Professor; Department Chairperson

• PhD in Sociology, University of the Philippines - Diliman

• Recipient of Outstanding Book/Monograph Award National Academy of Science and Technology (2003 & 2013)

• Research Fellow, Institute of Philippine Culture

Military Professionalism and Leadership, Civil-military Relations, School-based Feeding, Monitoring and Evaluation of Development Projects, ASEAN Region Health Collaborations, Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods

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Nota F. Magno, MA

Assistant Professor

• PhD in Anthropology (Candidate), University of the Philippines - Diliman

• MA Anthropology, Ateneo de Manila University

• Co-directed local field schools in cultural heritage and development studies and has directed an in country field study in Indonesia. 

   

Food and Culture, Qualitative Research Methods, and Cultural Heritage and Development

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Erron C. Medina

Assistant Instructor

• Handles courses on Politics of Development, Political Economy of Health and Development, and Qualitative Research Methods

• MA in Political Science (Candidate), University of the Philippines - Diliman

• AB Political Science, University of the Philippines - Manila

Politics of Religion, Sociology of Religion, Comparative Politics, Populism, and Political Theory

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Marie Nathalie T. Ouano, MEM

Assistant Professor

• Program Administrator at the Office of the Vice President for Mission Integration (OVPMI), Ateneo de Manila University

• MA Environmental Management, Ateneo de Manila University

• AB Political Science - Minor in Development Management, Ateneo de Manila University

Education for Sustainable Development, Socio-environment issues for Sustainable Development, Inclusive Education, Whole-person Education, Curriculum Development, Service-learning

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Maria Victoria F. Punay, MDP

Instructor

• Involved in the development of a framework for the integrated information and Service Delivery Network for Adolescent Health and Development as a consultant for Save the Children Philippines.

• Master's of Development Practice (MDP) - International Development, University of Minnesota

• AB Development Studies,  Ateneo de Manila University

Cultural and Heritage Management, Adolescent Health and Development, Program Management and Evaluation

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Ma. Angelica B. America, LPT

Lecturer

• Certified Human-centered Coach

• MA in Education, University of the Philippines - Diliman

• AB Economics,  Ateneo de Manila University

Sustainable Development, Best Practices in Economics Education, and Pedagogical Strategies in Social Studies

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Anna Mae D. Bautista, MBA

Lecturer

• Development and Management Professional, Public Health

• MA in Business Administration, Ateneo de Manila University Graduate School of Business

• BS Major in Health Sciences,  Ateneo de Manila University

Social Development, Change Management, Research Methods, Project Management, Public Health Interventions, and Social Entrepreneurship

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Manuel Miguel V. Cariño, MA

Lecturer

• Teaches SocSci 13 (The Economy, Society and Sustainable Development)

• MA Economics, Ateneo de Manila University

• BS Economics,  University of the Philippines - Diliman

Poverty and Social Protection, Gender and Development, Development Economics

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Atty. Josephine Andrea M. Dela Cruz

Lecturer

• A full-time developmental lawyer working with LGUs and International Organizations for:

  Evidence-based policy.  solutions in public health issues, and sustainable food systems, human rights, and living wages. 

• Juris Doctor Degree w/ Second Honors, Ateneo de Manila University - Law School

• AB Development Studies - Minor in Global Politics,  Ateneo de Manila University

Maria Monica A. Edralin

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Lecturer

• AB Development Studies, Ateneo de Manila University

• MA in Urban and Regional Planning, UP Diliman

• MS in International Cooperation in Urban Development from the Technische Universität Darmstadt  &  University of Rome Tor Vergata

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Kriszia Lorrain M. Enriquez-Gascon, MA

Lecturer

• Licensed Environmental Planner

• Senior program officer of the Asia's foundation and coalition for Climate Change (CfC) and Environment Program

• MA in Urban and Regional Planning, University of the Philippines - Diliman

• BA in Public Administration, University of the Philippines - Diliman

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Joshua Arsenio V. Espiritu III, MCD, MA

Lecturer

• In 2024, he was selected as one of only 15 scholars, out of over 140 submissions, to present at the Supreme Court of the Philippines’ inaugural Human Rights Symposium.

• MA in Global Studies, Sophia University - Japan. (Full Scholar under Japanese Government's MEXT Scholarship)

• MA in Community Development, University of the Philippines - Dilemmas

Queer Art, Gender and Sexuality, Migration, Community-based Enterprises, MSMEs

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Jericho I. Galang, MDE, MHRM & IR

Lecturer

• Involved in notable government initiatives and projects as an Assistant Chief at at the PPP Center of the Philippines, and his work has been instrumental in supporting organizational and human capital development for the infrastructure sector.

• MA in Development Economics, University of the Philippines - Diliman

• MA of HR Management and Industrial Relations, University of Sydney

Applied Economics, Development Studies, Human Capital Development, Public-Private Partnerships, Project Management

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John Anthony U. Geronimo, MA

Lecturer

• During his tenure at the NEDA, Jonan helped draft and monitor the Philippine Development Plan as well as evaluated various programs on social development.  

• As a consultant, he is involved in the development of plans and programs such as the BARMM Social Protection Plan.  

• PhD in Social Development (Candidate), University of the Philippines - Diliman

• MA in Community Development,  University of the Philippines - Diliman

Social Protection, Community Development, Social Development Policies and Programs

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Lara Elize Lamigo-Itao, MPM-HG

Lecturer

• Currently teaching DEV 189.8 (The Political Economy of Health & Development) and SocSci 13 (The Economy, Society, and Sustainable Development)

• MA in Public Administration - Health Governance Track, Ateneo de Manila University

Public Health, Health Policy, Health Systems Research, Universal Healthcare

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David Alexander D. Laurel

Lecturer

• Former Executive for Corporate Affairs of CSV for Rural Development, Nestle PH

• First to Embed the Shared Value Concept at factory sites in coordination with local communities. 

Rural Development, Corporate Sustainability, Community Development, Collaborations and Sustainable Partnerships between Companies, NGOs and Government

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Rosette Gilda C. Librea, DPA

Lecturer

• Planning consultant, United Nations Office of the High Commissioner on Human Rights for:

  The Fourth Philippine Human Rights Plan: 2024-2028. 

• PhD in Public Administration, University of the Philippines 

• MA in Public Management, Development Academy of the Philippines

Human Rights, Development, and Governance

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Czarina Corazon Medina-Guce, PhD

Lecturer

• 2014 Fellow:

  Asia Foundation’s Development Fellows Program for Emerging Leaders in Asia.

• Served as Board of Directors for:

  USA-based non-profits, People Powered and The Asia Foundation.

• MA & PhD in Sociology, University of the Philippines - Diliman

• AB Social Sciences Minor in Development Management, Ateneo de Manila University (Magna Cum Laude)

Public policy, Decentralization, Democratization, Open government, Relational sociology, Theory-based evaluations

Atty. Ronalyn V. Pilones

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Lecturer

• Juris Doctor, University of the Philippines 

• AB Development Studies minor in English Literature, Ateneo de Manila University

• Chief Legal Counsel, Philippine Red Cross

• Previously worked as a Court Attorney - Supreme Court of the Philippines. 

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Mariel Vincent A. Rapisura, MA

Lecturer

• President, Social Enterprise Development Partnerships, Inc. (SEDPI)

• MA in Entrepreneurship, Asian Institute of Management

• BS Management, Ateneo de Manila University

Microfinance, Social Entrepreneurship, and Financial Literacy

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Segunda Joaquin E. Romero, jr. PhD

Lecturer

• Head for Advocacy, Communication, and Education Cluster, Future Earth Philippines

• President, Universities Network on Innovation for Inclusive Development in Southeast Asia

• Lecturer, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila - School of Government

Settlements, Housing, Strategic Planning and Project Management, Governance and 

Political Science

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Nicole Gabrielle H. Robles, MA

Lecturer

• MA in Public Economics, National Graduate for Policy Studies. (Japan IMF-Scholar for Asia) 

• Served for the Philippine Statistics Authority, specializing in: 

  Generation and analysis of poverty as well as human development statistics. 

• Teaches DEV 193.1 - Statistics for Development and DEV 193.2 Quantitative Research Methods. 

Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Quantitative Techniques supporting Evidence-based policy development 

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Maria Andrea Soco Roda, PhD

Lecturer

• MA in Applied Sociology and PhD in Geography, National University of Singapore

• Dissertation completed at the University of Manchester, under a PhD exchange grant.

• Research Fellow, Sclabrini Migration Center

Transnational Identities, Landscape and Social Development

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Edwin M. Salonga, MPA

Lecturer

• Program Lead, Asian Disaster Preparedness Center

• Chairperson, SEDPI Group of Social Enterprises

• MA in Public Administration, University of the Philippines - Diliman

Social Development, Disaster and Risk Reduction Management, Social Entrepreneurship, and Financial Inclusion

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Celso C. Santiago, Jr., MPM

Lecturer

• Program Director, Philippine Business Coalition for Women Empowerment

• Communications Consultant for: 

  Tobacco Control Program and Policy, Advocacy, Communications at Vital Strategies. 

• MA in Public Management, Ateneo de Manila University

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Emmanuel Joseph B. Solis II., MPA

Lecturer

• Senior Program Officer, Australian Embassy - Political Section

• MA in Public Administration, University of the Philippines - Diliman

• BA in Development Studies - Minor in Economics, Ateneo de Manila University

Governance, Subnational/local governance, Peace building, Community Development, and Social Change

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Yvan Ysmael T. Yonaha, MA

Lecturer

• PhD in Sociology (Candidate), Chinese University of Hongkong 

• MA in Philippines Studies - Major in Development Studies, 

  University of the Philippines - Diliman

• BA in Sociology, University of the Philippines - Diliman

Religion, Political Movements, Decentralization, Urbanization, Inequalities, Stratification and Change 

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John Paul Dominic F. Yumul

Lecturer

• Teaches SocSci 13 (The Economy, Society and Sustainable Development)

• MA Economics, Ateneo de Manila University

• AB Economics (Honors Program), Minor in Development Management, Ateneo de Manila University

Development Economics, Game Theory for Business Strategy, Social and Solidarity Economy