Alyanna, a Filipina currently based in Northern Ireland, is an experienced Executive Assistant/Senior Administrative Assistant with a strong background in international relations and diplomacy. She is deeply committed to advocating for youth, women, and minority empowerment. In her previous role at the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs’ Office of ASEAN Affairs, she helped organize and implement regional initiatives that promoted ASEAN’s core values of community and cooperation.

 

Passionate about inclusive advocacy, Alyanna has also supported various human rights initiatives by coordinating administrative aspects of key programs and partnering with civil society organizations across ASEAN member states. Her expertise in cross-cultural engagement and strategic communications enables her to advance initiatives focused on meaningful, inclusive change—especially in the area of women’s empowerment.

 

In her free time, Alyanna enjoys reading a wide range of books, watching series and documentaries, exploring new places and cultures, and learning new cuisines to cook. She loves engaging in thoughtful conversations and taking long walks, finding each experience an opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with the world around her.