Meet Our Speakers

  • Susan Grace Rivera

    "Susan Grace Rivera is a seasoned CEO and Change Leader specializing in talent, leadership, and organizational change through The TLC Solution, along with involvement in workplace and home wellness initiatives.

    With certifications as a Coach and Mindfulness Meditation Teacher, Susan brings over 26 years of experience to coaching senior executives, entrepreneurs, and HR leaders to reach their fullest potential.

    Susan's Ikigai centers around relationships and people, seen in how she strives to create one world, well and whole in all that she does."

  • Laurent Goirand

    "Laurent is a mobile advertising technology expert who founded NetBoosterAsia, the largest digital agency in the Philippines, focusing on performance marketing and campaigns with high conversion rates.

    After NetBoosterAsia was acquired by GroupM, Laurent became Head of Digital & Ecommerce, driving e-commerce strategies for major clients like Nestlé and Unilever, contributing significantly to their digital success.

    Currently, Laurent leads the development of GroupM Nexus, the largest Center of Excellence for digital operations in the Philippines, aimed at consolidating expertise and resources to deliver outstanding results for clients."

  • Pauline Fremin

    Pauline Fremin

    "Pauline Fermin is the President and CEO of Acumen Strategy Consultants, a leading consulting firm in the Philippines serving Top 100 corporations.

    With over 30 years of leadership experience, she has held key roles in renowned companies like Procter and Gamble and Coca-Cola, specializing in brand management, marketing strategy, and strategic planning.

    After returning to Manila in 2007, Pauline assumed leadership at Acumen, where she oversees advisory services in corporate strategy, marketing, brand strategy, organization transformation, and capability building."

  • Hannah Contreras

    "Hannah is an accomplished HR professional with over two decades of experience, specializing in the intersection of human capital management and technological innovation.

    Currently serving as the Chief Human Resources Officer at City Savings Bank Inc., she focuses on developing people operations strategies that balance business needs with employee development and wellbeing in today's technology-driven workplaces.

    Drawing from her leadership roles at UnionBank of the Philippines, a leading Digital Bank, Hannah emphasizes holistic employee development during digital transformations and shares practical insights on fostering mental and emotional wellbeing in technology-driven workplaces."

  • Veron Estrella

    "Veron is a seasoned HR leader with over two decades of experience across various HR domains, advocating for capacity-building among HR professionals globally.

    Veron's professional certifications include SHRM-SCP, Gallup Strengths Coach, Human Systems Dynamics Professional, and she's currently pursuing Culture Coaching Certification.

    Currently serving as the Head of Human Resources for NTT DATA Inc. Philippines, Veron also shares her expertise as a Senior Faculty at De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, mentors through the Global Mentoring Initiative, and runs her floral design firm, Vonec's Flower Garden, specializing in wedding floral design with over 500 couples served."

  • Cris Rosenthal

    "Cris leads strategic advisory efforts at Aon's Human Capital Solutions team, driving innovation and transformation for clients' People Programs.

    With over 25 years of HR experience across diverse industries, including IT-BPM multinational organizations, Cris brings extensive expertise to her role.

    Her recent work includes implementing cost mitigation strategies in employee benefits, redesigning Total Rewards programs, and crafting wellbeing strategies to enhance clients' holistic HR approaches."

  • Marjorie Lopingco

    Marjorie Lopingco

    Marjorie is one of TLC's active health and nutrition experts for our Food is Medicine Series. She has a Masters degree graduate in wellness from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in Australia. After her extensive corporate life, she decided to focus on health and wellness as a proactive strategy to sustain her own active lifestyle.

  • Oca Sanez

    Oca Sanez is a trained health and fitness coach with specialization in proper nutrition for healthy productive living and longevity. He coaches people who want to achieve physical transformation and a level of fitness that allows them to stay on the path of a healthy lifestyle for the rest of their lives. Oca is a marathoner and ultra-marathoner and follows a strict regimen of a science-based nutrition program that is anchored on real foods and low-carb/low sugar, nutrient rich eating.

  • Joy Dejos

    Joy Dejos

    Joy is dedicated to making a positive impact through coaching and organizational development. With a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and coaching certification, she has extensive experience across Asia Pacific, specializing in leadership development.

    Driven by a passion for empowerment, Joy founded Life on Play, helping individuals reach their full potential. She also established MommyProofing, offering Women's Wellness Coaching for mothers. She continues to support leaders through Leadership Coaching, embodying a holistic approach to growth and well-being."

  • Dr. Rodney Boncajes

    "Dr. Rodney Boncajes is a Psychiatrist and Public Health Servant with 10 years of experience in government service, currently leading the Community-Based Mental Health Capacity Building and Training Unit at the National Center for Mental Health.

    His dedication lies in integrating mental health services into primary and secondary care levels through capacity building, training, and advocacy for mental wellness.

    Dr. Boncajes strives to enhance mental health accessibility and promote well-being through his work in government service, emphasizing community-based approaches to mental health care."

  • Ma. Cristina "Tina" Sioson

    Ma. Cristina "Tina" Sioson

    "Tina is a Human Capital Consultant specializing in Leadership Coaching, Successor Development, and Organizational Development, dedicated to fostering culture change and transformation in businesses and individuals.

    She is renowned for making succession management a reality in leading Telco organizations, influencing both business organization change and key talent leadership development, resulting in the emergence of key business leaders driving future growth.

    Tina's clients commend her credibility, courage, and authenticity in making a positive impact. Her personal purpose is to empower leaders and individuals to contribute to growth and transformation, driven by a passion to build better leaders for future generations."

  • Myke Santos

    "Myke leads Brick Management Consulting, a pioneering firm in the Philippines specializing in strategy, change management consulting, and executive coaching, notably using the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® method.

    With over 20 years of experience in human capital strategy, Myke's expertise lies in organizational development, change management, and mergers & acquisitions across various sectors including consumer goods, IT & telecommunications, startups, and analytics & consulting.

    He is a certified Transformative Coach, TLC Human Capital Consultant, and facilitator of the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® method. Myke authored ""Brick by Brick: Building the Change You Want,"" introducing his 5-brick change framework, and also contributes as part-time faculty at the University of Asia and the Pacific in Human Capital Development and Executive Education Programs."

  • Cherry May Tan

    Cherry describes herself as a creative, hard-working individual with nineteen years of teaching and administrative experience at various international schools in Manila. She is dedicated to encouraging authentic learning through inquiry through curriculum development, mentorship and coaching, and communication.

  • Liz Clarete

    "Liz is a TLC Senior Human Capital Consultant and has solid experience in all aspects of Human Resources and Organization Development from talent acquisition, retention and optimization. She has proven expertise in building and strengthening workplace culture and continues to be a Change Management Champion.

    She values integrity and ‘malasakit’. She is committed to growing as a person, empowering others and playing to their strengths. Her deep connection with her God and love for her family and friends keeps her in her mission of developing individuals and communities."

  • Nestor Kilian "Kiboy" Tabada

    Nestor Kilian "Kiboy" Tabada

    Kiboy is a transport dude working for safer roads, comfortable commutes, and compassionate Philippine cities.