Meet The
Core Team
Behind The Event

A Core Team mixed with TEDx enthusiasts, creative minds, and dedicated individuals.

Through collaborative brainstorming and creative problem-solving, we craft an event that challenges perspectives and inspires action.

THE ORGANIZER

Meet the organizer guiding TEDxAteneodeManilaU 2026 with a focus on innovation, purpose-driven leadership, and ideas that inspire meaningful action across communities.

Prof. Xavier Alpasa

ADMU Faculty Staff

Prof. X (Xavier Alpasa) is a TED Fellow, entrepreneur, and innovation coach dedicated to driving social impact and transformative change. Through his work in leadership and social enterprise, he empowers communities and organizations to turn purpose into action.

Rags2riches

Xavier and Associates

THE LEADERS

Meet the student leaders steering TEDxAteneodeManilaU 2026, each bringing their expertise in strategy, collaboration, and execution to shape a meaningful event experience.

Liza Aquino

PROJECT SUPERVISOR

A 3rd year BS Management student, driven to cultivate individual talents and yield success.

Andy Balatbat

PROJECT SUPERVISOR

A 4th year BS Management student who aspires to contribute to the community through fruitful projects.

Bri Sy

Project Head for Advertising and Communications

A third year BS CTM student with a passion for bridging stories and strategy.

Vonn Puga

PROJECT SUPERVISOR

A 3rd year Management student, the mind behind this year’s branding, talks, and themes—leading to inspire through stories that spark change, one future leader at a time.

Joseph Antes

Project Head for Programs

A 2nd year BS Psychology student who aims to spread meaningful stories and spark new ideas.

Rynne Barrios

Project Head for Logistics

A third year BS Management student, with a desire to embrace challenges and pressure.

THE DEPARTMENTS

Our committees shape every part of the TEDxAteneodeManilaU experience, from logistics and audience engagement to program curation and partner execution. Select a department to meet the team behind the work.

Elijah Joseph C. POBRE

OSG Project Head

Shaira Trish G. KO

OT Project Head

Althea Luz C. LAVALLE

OT Project Head

Ulrich Roan J. ABCEDE

Physical Operations Head

Andrei Kenzo L. SALONGA

Physical Operations Deputy

Tiffany C. DUYONGCO

Physical Operations Deputy

Bianca Alexi S. LEDESMA

Physical Operations Deputy

Jhon Crist V. JUMAQUIO

Physical Operations Associate

Manuel Patricio A. SENADOR

Physical Operations Associate

Kreig McKenzie U. Hung

Physical Operations Associate

Carlos Gabriel E. REYES

Physical Operations Associate

Raphael Joachim C. LANDICHO

Physical Operations Associate

Alexander Mark L. UY

Technical Operations Head

Lance Gabriel U. Alvarez

Technical Operations Deputy

Dana Elise P. LAPITAN

Technical Operations Deputy