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Let's Collaborate

Hi, I'm Lynn.

I'm an educator, writer, international speaker, and advocacy communications expert based in Manila. I’m also in my final year of a Master's program in Clinical Psychology.

I often write about the intersection of education, cultural identity, mental health, and social change. I have a weekly Opinion column called Undercurrent that comes out in the Philippine Daily Inquirer.

I'm a big fan of nature, silly dance moves, horses, my cat, and my dogs.

My life's work is focused on these three main pillars:

education FOR ALL

Where you start in life shouldn't limit the kind of opportunities you have access to. My vision is a world where every child has access to quality education no matter what their socio-economic background is.

women empowerment

I'm passionate about providing mentorship and economic opportunities for women and young girls. I also use the power of storytelling in emboldening others to use their voice.

elevating discourse

I believe in the value of public discourse to shape a more informed and empathetic society. My goal is to create more avenues for genuine, nuanced, and respectful discussions.

Mano Amiga Philippines

Co-founder & Executive Director

Quality Education For All

Mano Amiga is a nonprofit organization providing high quality education & community development services to children & families from low-income communities.Mano Amiga uplifts communities through increased student learning outcomes, improved access to health and medical services, and increased sustainable livelihood opportunities. for families. Visit www.manoamigaph.org to learn more.

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She Talks Asia

Co-founder & CEO

Empowerment through Social Discourse

She Talks Asia is an Online Community and Impact Agency that amplifies messages of empowerment, diversity, and inclusion. We do this by creating events, products, and experiences that focus on authentic connection, genuine dialogue, and equal representation.

Visit www.shetalksasia.com to learn more.

My interview with former Vice President, Atty. Leni Robredo at the 2024 She Talks Asia Summit

From the 2019 She Talks Asia Summit: She is Self-Made

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Source: She Talks Asia Every Girl Can event recap deck — *Source: 2017 She Talks Asia Summit: Every Girl Can event recap deck*

With Iza at the She Talks Asia Body Love Revolution

Moderating the PH Care Session on Speaking up

Bistro Cafe

Co-founder & President

Sustainable livelihood for disadvantaged women

Bistro Cafe is the multi-awarded social enterprise arm of Mano Amiga Philippines that delivers healthy meals to schools and office lunchrooms. Bistro Cafe trains and employs women from disadvantaged communities, particularly the Mothers of the Mano Amiga students. The profits of Bistro Cafe are reinvested in the Mano Amiga scholarship fund, contributing to its financial and social sustainability.

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OBAMA LEADER ASIA-PACIFIC 2019

Empowering emerging leaders

The Obama Foundation Leaders: Asia-Pacific Program is a one-year leadership development and community engagement program that seeks to inspire, empower, and connect emerging leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region. I was fortunate to be one of the 200 leaders chosen to be part of the first cohort.

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Intercultural Leaders Network

UNAOC Alumni

Global Collaboration for Peace & Inclusive Growth

The UNAOC Summer School gathers young leaders from across the world to address global challenges within the context of cultural and religious diversity through increased participation in the dialogue for peace . The Intercultural Leaders Network serves as a collaboration platform among the UNAOC alumni, giving birth to projects that bring about positive change and help build more inclusive societies.