I am an international relations and development professional focused on the Philippines, Southeast Asia, maritime security, and climate change. I am undertaking ANU's Master of Strategic Studies (Advanced) program while working at the ANU Institute for Climate, Energy and Disaster Solutions (ICEDS). At ICEDS, I work on research development projects in the Pacific. Prior to moving to Australia, I worked at the Australian Embassy in Manila as a Program and Research Officer focused on foreign affairs, maritime security, counterterrorism, and cybersecurity.