I have learned that the key to happiness and success is finding the intersection of your skills, passions and where you are needed by society. Outside of being a marine scientist, I have a few advocacies and extra-curricular involvements.

• Philippine Aquatic Red List Committee member – Marine Ornamentals (2018-Present)
• Virginia Zoo Crew member (2019-Present)
• Keep Norfolk Beautiful Volunteer (2018-Present)
• Coral Cay Conservation Scholar at the Napantao, Southern Leyte Site (2013)

• ODU Fulbright Students Organization Founder/Officer (2021-Present)
• ODU International Student Advisory Board President (2022-Present), Vice-President (2021-2022), Chair for Administration & Financial Concerns (2020-2021)
• Filipino-American Students Association, Volunteer Chair (2022-Present), Cultural Liaison (2021-2022)
• Global Monarch Club, Mentor (2019-2021)
• ODU STEM Taskforce, Member (2020-2021)
• 1ODU Committee, Member (2020-2021)
• Fellowship of Women in Science, President (2019-2021)
• ODU Recreational Outdoor and Conservation Club, Member (2018-2019)
• Melbourne University Filipino Students Association, Secretary (2009-2010)

• ODU Cycling & Triathlon Club
• Norfolk Cycle Sisters
• ODU Women’s Club Soccer
• Lina FC
• AnaCom United FC
• Melbourne Uni Women’s Soccer

• Little Theater of Norfolk – A Broadway Holiday 2022
• ODU Rep Theater – Working: A Musical
• ODU Monologues 2019 & 2020
• CIPHER 2019
• Tidewater Arts Outreach
• Ateneo Entablado – Batang Rizal, Ang Pitong Gunggong
• Dalanghita Productions – Kung Paano Ako Naging Leading Lady
• Bukas Palad Music Ministry