Our Team
Our team is made up of passionate leaders, innovators, and changemakers—each committed to empowering the next generation of Filipino talent. From program development to mentorship and community engagement, we work together to build an ecosystem where Filipinos can lead, innovate, and make an impact globally.
Diosdado “Dado” Banatao, Chairman
Founded by Silicon Valley pioneer Dado Banatao, PhilDev invests in education, innovation, and entrepreneurship to break these barriers. Through scholarships, mentorship, and training programs, we equip Filipinos with the skills and support they need to thrive, lead, and create impact—locally and globally.
PhilDev Team
Olivia de Jesus
PhilDev USA Executive Director
Zen Dimalanta
Julia Sevilla
Claudette Sevilla
Aimee Escal-Maloy
Samantha Chico
Bella Del Rio
Arianne Arenas
Lara Somatiza
Louie Aclan
Giselle Gallangi
Abdul Villacenda
PhilDev USA - Board of Trustees
Cris Liban
Cris Liban
Chair
Paolo Malabuyo
Paolo Malabuyo
Vice Chair
Maria Banatao
Maria Banatao
Treasurer
Gloria Gil
Gloria Gil
Secretary
Rigoberto Advincula
Rigoberto Advincula
Diosdado "Dado" Banatao
Diosdado “Dado” Banatao
Chair Emeritus
Catherine Buan
Catherine Buan
Chair
Jones Castro
Jones Castro
Chair
Lynn Hess
Lynn Hess
Chair
Danilo Lopez
Danilo Lopez
Chair
Don Lopez
Don Lopez
Chair
Eric Manlunas
Eric Manlunas
Chair
Christina Oriel
Christina Oriel
Chair
Randy Reyes
Randy Reyes
Chair
Regina Manzana-Sawhney
Regina Manzana-Sawhney
Chair
PhilDev S&T Manila - Board of Trustees
Francisco 'Paco' Sandejas
Francisco ‘Paco’ Sandejas
Chair
Eric Tomacruz
Eric Tomacruz
Vice Chair
Art Tan
Art Tan
Treasurer
Martin Pascual
Martin Pascual
Secretary
Diosdado "Dado" Banatao
Diosdado “Dado” Banatao
Chair
Jones Castro
Jones Castro
Chair
Ed Chua
Ed Chua
Chair
Mikey Cojuangco
Mikey Cojuangco
Chair
Danilo Lopez
Danilo Lopez
Chair
Christine Angco-Santos
Christine Angco-Santos
Chair
Ronna Reyes Shieh
Ronna Reyes Shieh
Chair
Doy Vea
Doy Vea
Chair
Board of Advisors
Kai Elmer Sotto
Sheila Marcelo
Gail Alvarez
