hey howdy hey
my name is justine and i’m your expert encourager! i talk a lot about being a writer, an educator, and what it’s like to be an american who’s filipino.
so yeah, i’m a teacher again. i’ve worked as a service coordinator in nyc, as the front desk of a sleepaway camp in pennsylvannia; directed people to the right aisle for canned soup in new jersey, and took a chance on my first business for a month in boston.
Honored to be recognized as a founding member of the EC Collective—a powerful community of women of color building careers with clarity, confidence, and community.
The EC Collective is a professional development community and leadership cohort for women of color across industries. It brings together both salaried professionals and entrepreneurs in a growth-oriented network to advance careers, build leadership skills, and break barriers—all within a community that celebrates empowerment, clarity, and mutual success.