Fostering Innovation,
Spreading Good Vibes

Hello! Kumusta? I'm Abad from the Philippines.

I can help you and your organization by managing and facilitating:

Capacity-building programs
Innovation and design thinking sprints
Planning and policy consultation sessions
Problem discovery and framing
Early stage business consultation

I enjoy collaborating with organizations, big or small, that share a commitment to addressing the Sustainable Development Goals. I also enjoy having coffee with a delightful slice of chocolate cake. But I digress; let's get back to my oh-so-official bio, shall we?

I've collaborated with partners and clients across six continents. Growing up, I never imagined I'd have the opportunity to see the world while pursuing my passion. In return, my goal is to help others seize great opportunities. I hope to do this through expertly implemented learning programs that promote innovation.

If you need a facilitator, resource speaker, project manager, or learning experience designer, don't hesitate to reach out. Together, we can create something truly remarkable.

Master's in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

INSA Business School,

Barcelona, Spain (2018-2019)

Train-the-Trainer

Certificate

Oxford House

Barcelona, Spain (2017)

Cambridge

CELTA

Language Link London,

United Kingdom (2016)

RECENT PROJECTS

Mentor, Go Digital ASEAN by The Asia Foundation supported by Google.Org

Supporting MSMes Across the Philippines by Providing Digital Training

Consultant, U.S.–Philippines Partnership for Skills, Innovation, and Lifelong Learning

Enhancing Global Competitiveness through Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Learning and Innovation Adviser, Nayong Pilipino Foundation

Holding Spaces for Shared Learning and Co-Creation of NPF Programs

Mentor, iSCENE 2024 - DISC TBI, Cauayan City, Philippines

iDeaPlus Reverse Pitching on Renewable Energy for Smart Cities

Trainer, Vietnam Youth Parliament (VNYP), Vietnam

Training of Mentors for the VNYP Mekong Project

Consultant, Development of a Facilitator's Guide on Advocacy Training

Asia Pacific Advocacy Workshop for Eight Country Offices of Habitat for Humanity

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Facilitator, Kigali, Rwanda

UNLEASH Global Innovation Lab for the SDGs, attended by young talents from more than 100 countries

Design and Facilitation Consultant, Philippines

Synthesis Workshop: Learnings from the Climate Change Adaptation Efforts of IIRR and DA-AMIA in the Philippines

Design/Facilitation Consultant, UNDP Philippines

Multistakeholder Consultation on the Zero Draft of the International Legally Biding Instrument on Plastic Pollution

Lead Facilitator, Online

UNLEASH Hacks Singapore

Facilitator, Meta Platforms, Inc., Philippines

Digital Security Coaching Session

Facilitator, Aarhus University, Denmark

SDG Knowledge Session

Guest Lecturer, INSA Business School, Spain

Masterclass on Personal Branding

Moderator, University of Santo Tomas, Philippines

LAMP Higher Education Summit

Trainer, Asian School of Business, Malaysia

Speak Up for the Global Goals

OTHER NOTABLE PROJECTS

Facilitator, Manila, Cebu, Davao (2022)

National Consultation on EPR Law

Resource Speaker, Online (2022)

Digital Tayo

Facilitator, Mysore, India (2022)

UNLEASH Global Innovation Lab

Trainer, Eastern Samar, Bataan, Antique (2022)

Healthy Learning Institutions Pilot Program

Design School Educator, Online (2021-2022)

Canva Design School

Course Curator, Utel University (2021-2022)

Postgraduate Innovation Programs

PARTNERS AND CLIENTS

Aminath Nihan
Consultant - Skills and Employability
UNICEF Maldives

“I was very impressed with Abad's pedagogical knowledge,

teaching skills and leadership in designing and conducting the teacher development course for teachers of refugees in Kuala Lumpur."

Ariadna Casasús Bernacho
Associate Professor,
INSA Business School, Barcelona

"Abad is creative and he has the ability to move people. His passion and empathy make him a great leader. As an educator, it is a pleasure to meet people like Abad who inspire the rest of the class to reach new heights."

Hillary Eason
Innovation Advisory Board Member, UNLEASH

"As a teammate [at UNLEASH Global Innovation Lab, Singapore], he excelled at getting everyone to stop yelling and start working together, and he always knew when to crack a joke or bring snacks (skills that are, in my opinion, highly underrated)."

GET IN TOUCH

Design Thinking
Teacher Development (TESOL)
Tech for Good
Public Speaking

Social Entrepreneurship
Youth Empowerment
Sustainable Development Goals
Policy Consultation

Customer Service
ESL/EFL
Digital Security
Community Engagement

Over the last 12 years, I've successfully provided training solutions relevant to the topics below. Ask me about in-person, hybrid, or online programs on:

Fostering Innovation, Spreading Good Vibes