Liza Garcia
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Liza specialises in women’s rights and ICT. She has an undergraduate degree in Sociology from the University of the Philippines, a Masters degree in International Relations from the Kiev State University and an MA in Women and Development Studies from the University of the Philippines. Prior to joining FMA, Lisa worked for an NGO focused on women and migration. She is currently a member of the Board of the Centre for Migrant Advocacy (CMA), a Philippine-based NGO working for the rights of all migrants and members of their families. She is also co-moderator of the Dynamic Coalition on Gender at the IGF. You may reach out to her at lgarcia[at]fma[dot]ph
Jamael Jacob
Legal and Policy Advisor / privacy Coordinator
Jam is a recognised authority in data protection, having spent over 14 years working in the field and 17 years practicing law. His other areas of interest include cybersecurity, cross border data transfers, artificial intelligence, and digital rights. He is also the data protection officer of the Ateneo de Manila University, and heads the advisory firm: the LIGHTS Institute. An IAPP Fellow of Information Privacy and a Certified Lead Implementer for ISO 27701 and ISO 27001, Jam has degrees in Sociology and Law from the University of the Philippines, and an LLM from the University of Auckland. You may reach out to him at jjacob[at]fma[dot]ph
Christina Lopez
GENDER AND ICT PROGRAM OFFICER
Thina is a feminist social worker by profession and digital security trainer with a focus on women’s rights, and internet governance. She is also a proud collaborator and member of the feminist movement in the Philippines and Southeast Asia. Since 2015, she has been the Gender Program Officer at the Foundation for Media Alternatives and has been a mentor for youth-led digital campaign projects and social-impact-themed hackathons. You may reach out to her at tlopez[at]fma[dot]ph
Jessamine Pacis
Privacy program officer
Jess is FMA’s Program Officer for Privacy and Surveillance. She has an undergraduate degree in Broadcast Communication from the University of the Philippines and has a background in PR and academic and legal research. Her diverse work as a writer and marketer for various digital platforms has exposed her to the many ethical and legal issues revolving around the nexus of ICT and human rights. You may reach out to her at jpacis[at]fma[dot]ph
Kat Yuzon
project staff and researcher
Katrina currently works as a Project Staff and Researcher at FMA, where she contributes to a range of projects related to digital rights. Her work also extends to projects and networks addressing content moderation and youth engagement. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and a minor in Development Management from the Ateneo de Manila University in 2022. She has prior experience in project management and both quantitative and qualitative research, specifically in youth social development and civic engagement. You may reach out to her at kyuzon[at]fma[dot]ph
Sam Del Castillo
Communication specialist
Sam started as a writer and editor in the Philippine Collegian. She continues to write and advocate for digital rights as a communication specialist for the Foundation for Media Alternatives. In 2023, she won the Purita Kalaw-Ledesma Prizes in Art Criticism which awarded her a column in Hong Kong-based publication Art Asia-Pacific. You may reach out to her at sdelcastillo[at]fma[dot]ph
Jiane Magalona
administrative staff
Jiane supports day-to-day operations with efficiency and attention to detail. She is also an active youth advocate involved in various non-government organizations dedicated to youth development and empowerment. Currently, she is pursuing a BS Psychology to further enhance her impact in both her professional and advocacy work. You may reach out to her at jmagalona[at]fma[dot]ph
Irene Zerrudo
administrative and finance officer
