Faculty and Staff | Department of Psychology | Ateneo de Manila University

Full-Time Faculty

	Bianca Eloise M Agbayani, MA, RPm, RPsy Lecturer Master of Arts in Developmental Psychology bagbayani@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Parenting, Intergenerational Trauma, Child Development
	Edith Liane P Alampay, PhD, RPsy Professor PhD in Human Development and Family Studies, Pennsylvania State University lpalampay@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Parenting and Child Development, Developmental Interventions, Cultural and Cross-cultural Studies
	Arsenio S Alianan, Jr., PhD, RPsy Associate Professor PhD in Clinical Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University Executive Director, Ateneo Bulatao Center for Psychological Services aalianan@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Mental Healths Interventions, Psychological Measurement and Assessment
	Angelica Issah V Ang, PhD, RPsy Assistant Professor PhD in Clinical Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University Undergraduate Students' Coordinator aang@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Cultural Psychopathology, Complex PTSD
	Lorelie Ann M Banzon-Librojo, JD, PhD Assistant Professor PhD in Developmental Psychology, University of the Philippines-Diliman Juris Doctor, Ateneo Law School lbanzon-librojo@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Adolescent Development, Bullying, Delinquency, Prosocial Behavior, Self-regulation
	Mibo U Borres, MA, RPm, RPsy Lecturer Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology mborres@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Transgender Studies, Clinical Case Study, Dialogical Self Theory
	Ryan Angelo P Camacho, MA, RPsy Lecturer MA in Social Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University rcamacho@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Interventions
	Mendiola T Calleja, PhD, RPsy, CSIOP Professor PhD in Social-Organizational Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University Executive Director, Ateneo Center for Organization Research and Development mcalleja@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Work and Organizational Psychology, Organization Development, Human Resource Management, Employee Well-being, Living Wage, Sustainable Livelihoods
	Nico A Canoy, PhD Associate Professor PhD in Social-Organizational Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University ncanoy@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Filipino Popular Culture, Culture and Filipino Families, Feminist Ethics of Care, Critical and Radical Geographies
	Erwine S Dela Paz, PhD Assistant Professor PhD in Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University edelapaz@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Psychology of Religion, Political Psychology
	Karina Therese G Fernandez, PhD, RPsy Professor and Chairperson PhD in Clinical Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University kfernandez@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy, Clinical Case Study Research
	Joanne Stefanie T Filart, MP, RPsy Lecturer M in Counseling Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University jsfilart@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Parenting, Child Development
	Edna P Franco, PhD, RPsy Associate Professor PhD in Social-Organizational Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University efranco@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Leadership Studies, Organization Development, Complex Change
	Jaimee Felice C Go, PhD, RPsy Assistant Professor PhD in Social-Organizational Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University jfgo@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Well-being, Crisis, Sustainability and Social Enterprises
	Ma. Regina M Hechanova, PhD, RPsy Professor PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Central Michigan University rhechanova@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Mental Health, Community and Organizational Psychology, Substance Use
	Ma. Elizabeth J Macapagal, PhD (on leave) Associate Professor PhD in Social Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University mmacapagal@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Political Psychology, Social Issues, Intergroup Behavior
	Ma. Tonirose D Mactal, PhD, RPsy Associate Professor PhD in Clinical Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University mmactal@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Clinical and Organizational Assessment, Mental Health and Well-being
	Acd. Cristina J Montiel, PhD Professor Emeritus PhD in Social Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University Academician, National Academy of Science and Technology cmontiel@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Psychology of Democratization, Political Psychology in Southeast Asia
	Jocelyn M Nolasco, PhD Assistant Professor PhD in Social-Organizational Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University jnolasco@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Media Psychology, Social Identity, Parasocial Relationships
	Mira Alexis P Ofreneo, PhD Professor PhD in Social Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University Director, University Gender Hub mofreneo@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Gender and Sexuality, Sexual Orientation and Identity, Gender-based Violence
	Adrian B Rigor, MA, RPm, RPsy Lecturer MA in Counseling Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University arigor@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Filipino Humor, Positive Psychology, Relationship and Sex Psychotherapy
	Gilana Kim T Roxas, MA, RPsy Lecturer MA in Counseling Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University groxas@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Qualitative and Visual Approaches to Mental Health, Women and Queer Individuals' Experiences of Healing and Embodiment
	Lota A Teh, PhD, RPsy Associate Professor PhD in Clinical Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University lateh@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Self-Esteem, Extrasensory Perception, Continuing Education in Psychology
	Joshua Eric Romulo B Uyheng, PhD Assistant Professor PhD in Societal Computing, Carnegie Mellon University juyheng@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Intergroup Conflict, Misinformation Resilience, Complex Systems
	Angelique Pearl Virtue P Villasanta, PhD, RPsy Instructor PhD in Clinical Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University avillasanta@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Trauma and Healing, Sexual Violence, Gender, Narratives

Part-Time Faculty

	Avegale C Acosta, PhD(cand.), RPm, RPsy PhD in Clinical Psychology(cand.), Ateneo de Manila University aacosta@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Community-based Interventions, Mindfulness and Resilience Programs, Acute and Complex Trauma, Psychotherapy Processes
	Ingrid L Acosta, MP, RPm, RPsy M in Counseling Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University iacosta@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Mental Health, Brief Psychological Interventions
	Laya Isabel H Alampay, MP, RPm, RPsy M in Developmental Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University lialampay@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Executive Functions, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Positive Psychology
	Jeemon Rey A Bacaoco, PhD(cand.), RPsy PhD in Clinical Psychology(cand.), Ateneo de Manila University jbacaoco@ateneo.edu Research Interest: Mental Health, Help-Seeking, Suicide
	Jean Arielle K Bactat, MP M in Counseling Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University jbactat@ateneo.edu Research Interest: Psychotherapy, Developmental Psychology
	Andrea Regina M Casas, MP M in Developmental Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University acasas@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Prevention Science in LMICs, Child and Adolescent Development, Developing, Implementing, Evaluating, Scaling Interventions for Families, Schools and Communities
	Trixia Anne C Co, MA, RPm, RPsy MA in Counseling Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University tco@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Public Mental Health, Substance Use Prevention and Treatment
	Danyelle Jay T Cruz, MD-MBA, RPm Doctor of Medicine-Master in Business Administration, Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health dtcruz@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Sports, Health Psychology, Rehabilitation Medicine
	Manuel D Cuenca, MD, DPBA, MHPE Doctor of Medicine, UERMMC M in Health Professions Education, University of the Philippines mcuenca@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Health and Biological Psychology, Medical and Health Education, Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
	Jonah L Fabul, MP M in Organizational Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University jfabul@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Leadership, Organization Development, Resilience
	Gary Aguedo G. Faustino, MA, RPsy MA in Counseling Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University Director, Office of Guidance and Counseling (College) gfaustino@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Untapped OGC Data
	Feric Gaius L Galvez, MA MA in Applied Social Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University fgalvez@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Peace and Political Psychology, Gender Psychology, Discursive Psychology
	Lourdes Joy T Galvez-Tan, PhD, RPsy Assistant Professor PhD in Clinical Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University lgalveztan@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Adolescent and Youth Mental Health, Positive Psychology
	Tristan B Gamalinda, MA MA in Social Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University tgamalinda@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Issues on Gender and Sexuality, LGBTQIA+ Experiences, Discursive Approaches
	Jonathan Robert A Ilagan, PhD, RPsy PhD in Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University jilagan@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Government Discourse, Protect, Music, Discursive-Affective
	Erica Kimberly R King, MP M in Developmental Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University eking@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Parenting Interventions, Personal Development
	Gabrielle Marie A Liamzon, MA, RPm MA in Developmental Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University gliamzon@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Identity Development, Religiosity and Spirituality, Teacher Education
	Emily Ann I Lombos, PhD PhD in Leadership Studies major in Organizational Development, Ateneo de Manila University elombos@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Human Resource Management, Coaching and Leadership
	Gilda D Lopez, PhD, RPsy PhD in Clinical Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University gdlopez@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Psychotherapy
	Jaymar T Patana, MSc, RPsy MSc in Psychology, Ateneo de Davao University jpatana@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Community Mental Health, Mindfulness, Self-compassion
	Josephine P Perez, PhD, RPsy PhD in Leadership Studies major in Organizational Development, Ateneo de Manila University jperez@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Women, Peace Security, Leadership, Gender
	Ma. Lourdes L Ramos, PhD, RPsy PhD in Clinical Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University mramos@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Transpersonal and Asian Psychology, Psycho-spiritual Approaches to Psychotherapy, Cravings in Young Adult
	Jennel Drezza Fe C Reyes, MA, LPT MA in Developmental Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University jcreyes@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Parenting Programs, Community-Based Interventions
	Melissa S Reyes, PhD PhD in Leadership Studies major in Organization Development, Ateneo de Manila University msreyes@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Organization Development, Leadership Development, Human Resource Development
	Mary Kathleen B Soler, MA MA in Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University mksoler@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Territoriality, Collective Healing in Conflict and Post-conflict Areas, Emerging Methods in Peace Research
	Janine Michelle O Sy, MP, RPm, RPsy M in Counseling Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University jmsy@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Trauma-Informed Approaches, Grief, Spirituality in Psychology
	Aeron Lester N Syliongtay, MSc, RPm MSc in Organizational Psychology, University of Leeds asyliongtay@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Organization Development, Hybrid Work, Identity, Student Activities
	Welison Evenston G Ty, PhD, MBA, RPsy PhD in Clinical Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University wty@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Positive Psychology, Mental Health and Well-being
	Jofel D Umandap, PhD, RPsy PhD in Clinical Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University jumandap@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Marriage and Family Therapy, Trauma-informed Interventions, Self-compassion, Personal Growth, Group Interventions
	Leslie Paulyn S Uy, MP, RPsy M in Counseling Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University lsuy@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Mental Health Literacy, Grief, Trauma
	Vanessa C Villaluz, PhD PhD in Leadership Studies major in Organization Development, Ateneo de Manila University vvillaluz@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Leadership Development, Human Resource Systems
	Camille Therese C. Yusay, PhD, RPsy PhD in Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University cyusay@ateneo.edu Research Interests: Community Mental Health, Community-based Drug Rehabilitation, Qualitative Methods