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About Us

Strategia Development Research Institute, Inc. (SDRI) is a Philippine nonprofit organization focused on providing policy research, capacity building, and technical assistance in various social and economic development areas. The organization was founded in 2017 by a group of development professionals and academics from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors .

SDRI adheres to (1) equality, (2) recognition, (3) representation, and (4) inclusion. It envisions a society where all stakeholders are empowered with a voice and the capacity to participate towards inclusive development.

Mission

To assist organizations and communities towards informed and evidence-based policy-making and programming through research including baseline studies, technical needs assessment, evaluation reports and case studies;

To provide for capacity development in organizations and communities with custom-made and needs-based modules, training and workshops; and

To provide technical writing assistance including grant proposals, knowledge briefs, and editing.

  The Team  

Johanna Marie Astrid E. Acielo

Co-Founder and Director for Program Development

Areas of Interest: Demography, Gender and Development, Education, Migration

Cherry E. Frondozo

Co-Founder and Director for Research and Publications

Areas of Interest: Education, Psychology, Mental Health, Migrant Workers, Human rights

Angelina G. Golamco

Co-Founder and Director for Partnership Building

Areas of Interest: Policy Research, Social Entrepreneurship, Early Childhood Care and Education, Women Studies, Gender Equality

Roselle M. Hernandez

Co-Founder and Director for Technology and Information Management

Areas of Interest: Data Science for Social Good, Information and Communications, Technology for Development, Right-to- Information and Open Data, Information Management, Management Information Systems, System Development, Economic Empowerment, Gender Equality

Justin III Edward G. Modesto

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Areas of Interest: Academe-industry linkages in higher education, Official Development Assistance, Migration Studies, Gender and Development, Protected Area Management

Maria Angela G. Zafra

Co-Founder and Executive Director

Areas of Interest: Inclusive Business Models, Economic Empowerment, Social Entrepreneurship, Corporate Social Responsibility, Gender Equality, Environmental Management and Green Industries, Tourism, Public Policy

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Services

In the past decade, SDRI’s resident consultants have provided technical assistance and research services to development partners from government and international finance and development institutions. Areas covered include evaluation of basic education, environmental management, corporate social responsibility, inclusive business models, disaster management, gender and development, labor, leadership, and other development management issues.

SDRI’s services include:

Policy Research

Capacity Development

Grant proposals

Creative Productions

Baseline studies

Case studies

Feasibility studies

Technical needs assessment

Monitoring and evaluation studies

Design of training modules

Delivery of custom-made training workshops

Technical Writing

Knowledge briefs and other knowledge products

Manual Writing

Annual Reports

Editing

Video Documentaries

Photo Essays

Feature Stories

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Contact Us

You may reach us through the following: ✉ info@strategiadevelopmentph.org ☎ (+63) 917 591 5804

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Johanna Marie Astrid A. Sister

Co-Founder and Director for Program Development

Academic Background

Professional Teaching Certification program (University of the Philippines Open University, ongoing)

Master in Population Studies (University of the Philippines Diliman, 2016)

Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Communication (University of the Philippines Diliman, 2012)

Professional Experience

Project-Based Researcher, Zuellig School of Development Management (Asian Institute of Management, 2015 to present)

Co-Consultant/Writer, Global Advocacy: SeedFinder Survey (Compassion International, Nov 2015-May 2016)

Consultant, Electronic Prepaid Solution (Oxfam Philippines, 2014-2015)

Research Associate, Bases Conversion and Development Authority Satisfaction Survey (NLP Manila, Aug-Nov 2015)

Project-Based Writer (Save the Children Philippines, 2013-present)

Research Associate, Spaces in Transition: Mapping Manila’s Peri-urban Fringe (University of the Philippines Population Institute, 2013-2015)

Field Enumerator, Government Satisfaction Survey (University of the Philippines NCPAG, 2012)

Awards

UP International Publication Awardee (2016)

University Scholar (2015)

UPPI Scholar (2013-2015)

Publications

Ortega, A.A., Acielo, J.M.A., Hermida, M.C. (2015). "Mega-regions in the Philippines: Accounting for special economic zones and global- local dynamics". Cities: The International Journal of Urban Policy and Planning. 48: 130 – 139. Acielo, J.M.A. (2015). “Situating Breastfeeding Within Development in the Philippines”. Review of Women’s Studies (Special Issue on Feminist Research Methodology). 24 (1 & 2): 81 – 92.

Areas of Interest

Demography, Gender and Development, Education, Migration

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Justin III Edward G. Modesto

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Academic Background

Master of Arts in International Political Economy and Development (Fordham University)

Bachelor of Science in Management Engineering, Minor in Economics (Ateneo de Manila University)

Professional Experience

Digital Learning for Development (DL4D) Deputy Network Hub Manager, (Foundation for Information Technology Education and Development [FIT-ED], 2018 - present) 

Lead for Instruction, Research, and Sectoral Engagements, K to 12 Transition Program (Commission on Higher Education, 2016-2018)

Research Manager and Senior Researcher, Stephen Zuellig Graduate School of Development Management (Asian Institute of Management, 2010-2016)

Junior Associate (Mitchell Madison Group, 2009-2010)

Awards

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

Sigma Iota Rho Society for International Relations

Publications

Amerasinghe, N., & Modesto, J. E. G. (2012). Foreign direct investment in Asia: Lessons of experience. AIM Working Paper Series, 12(3). Makati City, Philippines: Asian Institute of Management. 

Luz, J. M. M., & Modesto, J. E. G. (Eds.). (2014). Market solutions to public needs: Mainstreaming poverty alleviation initiatives in ASEAN. Singapore: Cengage Learning Asia.

Areas of Interest

Academe-Industry Linkages in Higher Education, Official Development Assistance, Migration Studies, Gender and Development, Protected Area Management

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Angelina G. Golamco

Co-Founder and Director for Partnership Building

Academic Background

Master in Development Management (Asian Institute of Management, 2011)

Diploma in Language and Literacy Education (University of the Philippines Open Education, 1999)

B.S. Family Life and Child Development (University of the Philippines, 1984)

Professional Experience

Project-Based Lead Researcher and Case Writer (Asian Institute of Management, 2012-present)

Social Worker (Diocese of Imus Social Action Center, 2000-2010)

Partner (Substance Home Store, Inc., 2001-2008)

Awards and Publications

Editor, Design, Appraisal and Management of Sustainable Development Projects

Areas of Interest

Policy Research, Social Entrepreneurship, Early Childhood Care and Education, Women Studies, Gender Equality

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Cherry E. Frondozo

Co-Founder and Director for Research and Publications

Academic Background

Ph.D. in Psychology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (ongoing)

Master in Cognitive Science, Major in Cognitive Neuroscience, University of Trento, Italy

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Minor in Japanese Studies, Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines

Professional Experience

Knowledge Management and Research Coordinator, Asian Institute of Management (2014-2016)

Assistant Professorial Lecturer, De La Salle University-Manila (2013-2014)

Research Assistant, Parenting Across Cultures lab and Decision Making in Everyday Life Lab, Department of Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University (2008-2011)

Assessment Assistant, Bringing Research in Diabetes to Global Environments and Systems Lab, East Avenue Medical Center and Ateneo de Manila University (2010-2011)

Counsellor, Overseas Workers Welfare Association and UGAT Foundation (2011)

Freelance Researcher, Economic Social and Cultural Rights Asia (2011)

Awards

Postgraduate Studentship, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (2016-present)

Erasmus Mundus Asiaregional Lot II Scholarship, European Commission (2011-2013)

Publications

Frondozo C. & Pesigan, I. (2014, August). Gender and age differences in the influence of parental trust and identity variables on the wellbeing outcomes of adolescents. Paper presented at the 51st Annual Convention of the Psychological Association of the Philippines, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

Frondozo, C., Fouragnon, E., Polonio, L. & Coricelli, G. (2013, July). Effect of reputation priors on the decision to trust. Poster presented at the Max Planck Summer School on the Neuroscience of Communication. Leipzig, Germany.

Frondozo, C., Lopez, G.D. & Briones, Z. (2011, August). Qualitative assessment of the psychosocial intervention sessions: Analysis of patient insights and feedback. Paper presented at the 48th Annual Convention of the Psychological Association of the Philippines, Iloilo City, Philippines.

Areas of Interest

Education, Psychology, Mental Health, Migrant Workers, Human rights

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Roselle M. Hernandez

Co-Founder and Director for Technology and Information Management

Academic Background

Master in Business Data Science with Distinction (University of Otago, New Zealand, 2017)

Master in Management, 24 units (University of the Philippines, 2011)

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Cum Laude (Adamson University, Philippines, 2007)

Professional Experience

Data Manager, International Committee of the Red Cross (2017)

Independent Consultant, The Asia Foundation (2017)

Relationship Manager, USAID-funded E-PESO Activity (2015)

Information Management Division Head, Government Procurement Policy Board – Technical Support Office (2013-2015)

Project Manager for Mobile Money, USAID-funded Scaling Innovations in Mobile Money Project (2013)

Information and Communications Technology and Management Information Systems (MIS) Consultant for Rural Banks (2012-2013)

MIS and Mobile Banking Specialist, USAID-funded Microenterprise Access to Banking Services Program (2011-2012)

Operations Officer, Bank of the Philippine Islands (2009-2011)

Applications Developer, Intel Technology (2008)

Research and Development Engineer, Chikka Asia (2007)

Awards

New Zealand ASEAN Scholar (2016)

National Finalist, Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines (2007)

Ayala Young Leader (2006)

Department of Science and Technology – Science Education Institute Scholar (2002-2007)

Certification

Information Technology Infrastructure Library (2009)

Areas of Interest

Data Science for Social Good, Information and Communications Technology for Development, Right-to- Information and Open Data, Information Management, Management Information Systems, System Development, Economic Empowerment, Gender Equality

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Maria Angela G. Zafra

Co-Founder and Executive Director

Academic Background

PgCert in Public Policy (University of Waikato, 2017)

Doctor of Business Administration (Ateneo de Davao University, 2016)

Master in Management (University of the Philippines, Mindanao, 2012)

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science (Ateneo de Manila University, 2003)

Professional Experience

Faculty, Graduate Programs, School of Business and Governance (Ateneo de Davao University, 2013-present)

Consultant and Faculty, Management and Enterprise Development Institute (Davao Doctors College, 2013-present)

Project-based Senior Researcher, Stephen Zuellig Graduate School of Development Management (Asian Institute of Management, 2010-2016)

Awards

New Zealand ASEAN Scholar (2017)

U.S. Department of State YSEALI Professional Fellow (2016)

UNIDO Green Industry Summer Fellow (2015)

ERASMUS Staff Mobility (2014)

ASEAN-Korea Future-Oriented Program (2013)

Publications, Selected Papers and Presentations

Author, The positioning of Davao City hotels: Perceptual mapping of factors affecting guest choice (Doctoral Dissertation, 2016) Co-author, Green Growth: Industrial Sectoral Strategies for the Pulp and Paper Industry in Brazil, 4th Green Growth Knowledge Platform Conference (2016) Author, Strategies for Multinational Enterprises to Engage in Public Policy Development: The Role of Human Resources Management, 4th National Business and Management Conference (2016) Co-author, Factors affecting the use of blended learning in tertiary mathematics classes, 10th Annual International Technology, Educational and Development Conference (2016) Co-author, Factors affecting The completion of massive open online courses, 2nd International Conference on Applied Information and Communications Technology (2014) Co-author, Innovations to protect ridge and reef: CSR, World Resources Forum (2013)

Areas of Interest

Inclusive Business Models, Economic Empowerment, Social Entrepreneurship, Corporate Social Responsibility, Gender Equality, Environmental Management and Green Industries, Tourism, Public Policy