Rossana is a multi-awarded industry leader recognized by her expertise in innovation. She is passionate about her quest of producing excellent leaders who can help improve Philippine education. Rossana likes to travel with her children several times a year. To relieve daily stress, she plays online games, watch movies and TV series.
Michelle is a Commerce graduate that majored in Business Administration from UST. She has been featured in several shows of ABS-CBN as an entrepreneur and a business developer. Management and business negotiations are her strengths. With a business mindset, she always thinks about endless possibilities. Michelle finds shopping as one of the best ways to relieve stress.
MJ graduated Magna cum Laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Communication from UP and earned a Master’s degree in Media Studies major in Broadcasting from the same university. Her career in communication was enriched by experiences in TV, advertising, and the academe. Wanna know how she rolls? Check out www.merrywanna.blogspot.com.
Fia is a degree holder in SpEd from UST. She has experience working as an English as an ESL instructor to foreign students before acquiring the role of a Head Teacher in an international academy. She handled the company’s academic programs & curriculum development, staff management and operations. She loves travelling and considers it as one of the best forms of education.
Joy worked as test preparation instructor, academic director, and then center director of a Philippine-based US test preparation company for over ten years. She has experience in managing a team of writers, developing materials and assessment tools, mentoring instructors, and collaborating in strategic planning and development. She spends her free time bonding with her children and grandchildren.
Dhess is a graduate of Office Administration from PUP. She also finished a short course in Property Management from DLSU Graduate School. Dhess assumed different positions in various companies such as: Executive Secretary, Admin Officer, Housekeeping Manager, Operations Manager and HR & Admin Manager. She is a proud mother and grandmother. Dhess loves traveling and cooking in her free time.
Pinky graduated with a degree in Business Administration from Miriam College. She has more than 15 years of combined experience in financial institutions, customer service, and store operations before joining Ahead. Pinky has a very positive outlook in life and loves spending time with her family.
Rina has extensive training and experience in customer service and operations management. She graduated cum laude from UP Diliman with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education major in Communication Arts, English. She worked as a teacher in Xavier School for more than a decade. She is a sports and adventure enthusiast.
Since graduating Magna cum Laude, Lara has worked as publications officer, head of communications, and career enhancement trainer in various organizations. She also studied civic engagement at the Northern Illinois University and is part of the Young South East Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) network. She usually spends her free time hanging out with friends.
Leo worked in different lines of businesses from BPO to Pharmaceutical companies as a Technical Support Specialist from 2001 to 2015. He graduated from PUP with a degree in Computer Data Processing Management. His favorite hobbies are playing the guitar and servicing cars and motorcycles.
AHEAD Advisers and Consultants
MULTI-AWARDED BUSINESS
LEADER AND MENTOR
Robert Kuan
Founder of Chowking, the most successful Chinese fast-food chain in the Philippines
Director of Trinity College, Far Eastern University and Brent International School
Under his leadership, St. Luke’s Medical Center became the top medical facility in the Philippines
Outstanding alumnus of the University of the Philippines and the Asian Institute of Management
Received many other awards
ONE OF THE FOREFATHERS
OF DIGITAL MARKETING IN THE PHILIPPINES
Donald Lim
Chief Digital Officer, ABS-CBN
Former President & CEO, Yehey.com and Media Contacts
Former President, Philippine Marketing Association
Founding president of the Internet and Mobile Marketing Association of the Philippines.
Board of Governor of the Management Association of the Philippines
Multi- awarded here and abroad.
PIONEER OF LEADERSHIP AND TEACHING STRATEGIES
Lilia Vengco
Co-Founder of Leadership Strategies for School Managers (LESSM) and Teaching Strategies for Student Achievement (TESSA) training programs
Basic education consultant and textbook author
Former High School principal of De La Salle Green Hills
Former founding principal, De La Salle Canlubang
Former staff chair of the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities
EDUCATOR AND EVALUATION EXPERT
Dr. Cornelia Soto
Dean of Education, Ateneo de Manila University
Former Chairperson, Education Department of the Ateneo de Manila University, one of the most prestigious universities in the Philippines
Past president of the Philippine Council of Mathematics Teacher Educators (MATHTED)
Former staff chair of the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities (PAASCU)
Co-Founder of LESSM and TESSA training programs
Arturo Cariaga
Communications Officer, International Finance Corp., World Bank Group
Former Executive Director, International Association of Business Communicators and League of Corporate Foundations
Former Editor and project manager/fundraiser, UP Los Baños Centennial Book
Former Assistant Vice President, Communication Manager, San Miguel Corporation/ San Miguel Brewing Group
Armando Bartolome
Chairman, GMB Franchise Developers, Inc.
Chairman of the Board, Association of Filipino Franchisers, Inc.
Columnist The Business mentor, Abs-Cbn News Online
Founder and Chairman, Franchise Institute of the Philippines
Carlo Ople
Managing Director, Dentsu Digital
Editor in Chief and Founder, Unbox.ph
Managing Director & Partner, Digit, Digital Agency of DM9JaymeSyfu
Founding Directors, Internet andMoble Marketing Association of the Phils
Paulo TibigFranchise Sales of YuXin
President and CEO of Vcargo group
Philippine Marketing Association Awardee
One of the Top ten entrepreneur Entrepreneur Philippines
Winner, ASEAN Business Awards
Prof. Liza Carascal
Teacher Training
Principal of UP Rural High School
Former Executive Director, University Registrar, and Affiliate Faculty of the UP Open University (UPOU) Foundation
Designs training programs for Math and Science teachers all over the Philippines
Rossana is a multi-awarded industry leader recognized by her expertise in innovation. She is passionate about her quest of producing excellent leaders who can help improve Philippine education. Rossana likes to travel with her children several times a year. To relieve daily stress, she plays online games, watch movies and TV series.
Michelle is a Commerce graduate that majored in Business Administration from UST. She has been featured in several shows of ABS-CBN as an entrepreneur and a business developer. Management and business negotiations are her strengths. With a business mindset, she always thinks about endless possibilities. Michelle finds shopping as one of the best ways to relieve stress.
MJ graduated Magna cum Laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Communication from UP and earned a Master’s degree in Media Studies major in Broadcasting from the same university. Her career in communication was enriched by experiences in TV, advertising, and the academe. Wanna know how she rolls? Check out www.merrywanna.blogspot.com.
Fia is a degree holder in SpEd from UST. She has experience working as an English as an ESL instructor to foreign students before acquiring the role of a Head Teacher in an international academy. She handled the company’s academic programs & curriculum development, staff management and operations. She loves travelling and considers it as one of the best forms of education.
Joy worked as test preparation instructor, academic director, and then center director of a Philippine-based US test preparation company for over ten years. She has experience in managing a team of writers, developing materials and assessment tools, mentoring instructors, and collaborating in strategic planning and development. She spends her free time bonding with her children and grandchildren.
Dhess is a graduate of Office Administration from PUP. She also finished a short course in Property Management from DLSU Graduate School. Dhess assumed different positions in various companies such as: Executive Secretary, Admin Officer, Housekeeping Manager, Operations Manager and HR & Admin Manager. She is a proud mother and grandmother. Dhess loves traveling and cooking in her free time.
Pinky graduated with a degree in Business Administration from Miriam College. She has more than 15 years of combined experience in financial institutions, customer service, and store operations before joining Ahead. Pinky has a very positive outlook in life and loves spending time with her family.
Rina has extensive training and experience in customer service and operations management. She graduated cum laude from UP Diliman with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education major in Communication Arts, English. She worked as a teacher in Xavier School for more than a decade. She is a sports and adventure enthusiast.
Since graduating Magna cum Laude, Lara has worked as publications officer, head of communications, and career enhancement trainer in various organizations. She also studied civic engagement at the Northern Illinois University and is part of the Young South East Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) network. She usually spends her free time hanging out with friends.
Leo worked in different lines of businesses from BPO to Pharmaceutical companies as a Technical Support Specialist from 2001 to 2015. He graduated from PUP with a degree in Computer Data Processing Management. His favorite hobbies are playing the guitar and servicing cars and motorcycles.
MULTI-AWARDED BUSINESS
LEADER AND MENTOR
Robert Kuan
ONE OF THE FOREFATHERS
OF DIGITAL MARKETING IN THE PHILIPPINES
Donald Lim
PIONEER OF LEADERSHIP
AND TEACHING STRATEGIES
Lilia Vengco
EDUCATOR AND
EVALUATION EXPERT
Dr. Cornelia Soto
Arturo Cariaga
Armando Bartolome
Carlo Ople
Paulo Tibig
Franchise Sales of YuXin
Prof. Liza Carascal
Teacher Training
Ritzi V. Ronquillo
Public Relations