Special Guest #1 | Featuring…

Marian Sanchez, MA (Edmonton)

Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. PST via Zoom

‘07 BA Economics & Political Science, University of the Philippines Baguio
’18 MA Social & Development Studies, University of the Philippines Baguio

Marian (Ayan) Sanchez is a two-time UP Baguio alumna. A Pangasinense-Bukidnon Lumad, Ayan considers herself a #Baguiogirl. She lived in Baguio City for 16 years as a community health and development worker. She currently resides in Edmonton, Alberta (since August 2019) for her PhD training in Public Health. Ayan describes herself as a messy cook, a happy foodie, and a try-hard artist. Visit her Instagram page (@lilamalaya) for some visuals of her musings, adventures, and mental health journey.

Special Guest #2 | Featuring…

Cedric Cordero, MACT (Edmonton)

Tuesday, April 15, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. PST via Zoom

‘16 BA Organizational Communication, University of the Philippines Manila
’20 MA Communications & Technology, University of Alberta

After finishing his Bachelor’s degree (BA) in UP Manila, Cedric worked as a Product Marketing Specialist for Mercedes-Benz Philippines. Two years later, he came to Canada as a graduate student and finished his program (MA) in 2020. While finishing his MA, he also worked as a researcher for Alberta Health Services. Cedric's interests in marketing and communications are particular to digital media, project management, and business and brand development. At present, he works as a creative strategist for multiple Canadian brands in retail, health and wellness, real estate, and food and beverage.

Special Guest #3 | Featuring…

Albert Remus Rosana, MSc (Edmonton)

Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. PST via Zoom

‘05 BS Biology (magna cum laude), University of the Philippines Los Baños
’13 MSc Microbiology & Biotechnology, University of Alberta

Albert is a PhD Candidate in Chemistry at the University of Alberta. His dissertation is focused on the interdisciplinary interface of microbial genomics and metabolomics, forest entomology, fungal synthetic biology, and natural product chemistry. As a community leader, Albert sees his community engagement as a natural extension of his scientific career, a space in which he can use leadership skills and management experience to give back to the society funding his research.

Special Guest #4 | Featuring…

Deanna Joyce Neri, MA (Edmonton)

Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. PST via Zoom

‘16 BS Anthropology, University of the Philippines Mindanao
’21 MA Anthropology, University of Alberta

Deanna Joyce Neri graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology from the University of the Philippines Mindanao (2016). Recently, she completed her graduate studies (MA) in sociocultural anthropology at the University of Alberta. Her current research interests lie in migration, inclusion, care work, and disability studies.