Cecille Mejia

For someone who has won numerous awards and citations in moot court competitions all over the world (from Japan to Vienna to Washington), many find it hard to believe that Cecille actually hates speaking in public because she feels terribly nervous. Cecille received the SYLFF Fellowship in 2005. She graduated in April 2007 from the Ateneo Law School, where she was nominee for the Ten Most Outstanding Students of the Philippines. She is currently working as an under bar associate at Poblador Bautista and Reyes Law Offices. Cecille holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of the Philippines, where she graduated cum laude.

Judith Marasigan De Guzman

Judith graduated magna cum laude from the Ateneo de Manila University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology last 2005. She was also the Departmental Awardee and a recipient of the St. Ignatius Outstanding Scholar Award. She became a SYLFF Fellow in 2007 and is currently working for a Master of Arts degree in Applied Social Psychology. Judith enjoys cooking foods that remind us of the warmth and comfort of home (read: sinigang, adobo...). Anything but okra.

Marie Grace Santos

Gigi graduated from the University of Sto. Tomas with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Legal Management, where she was also a member of the prestigious and award-winning Salinggawi dance troupe. She became a SYLFF Fellow in 2003 as a student at the Ateneo Law School and graduated last April 2006. She is currently working at the Suarez & Narvasa Law Firm as an associate. In her free time, Gigi enjoys watching Japanese anime. SYLFF@ADMU Fellows are still waiting for her dance recital.

Gladys Joy Ouano

GJ graduated cum laude from the University of the Philippines with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Film and Audio-Visual Communication. The film she produced for her undergraduate thesis was awarded Best Thesis by the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP). She then worked in advertising before becoming a SYLFF Fellow in 2003. She is currently working on her Master’s Degree in Anthropology and specializes in ethnography. Few people know that GJ began talking at the rather late age of 2, but she did so in complete sentences. GJ also has a knack for arts and crafts and her friends and family are proud owners of her handmade gifts.

Richie Avigale Ramos

Richie earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from the University of the Philippines, where she finished 10th in her batch. She received the SYLFF Fellowship in 2003 as a student at the Ateneo Law School and graduated last April 2006. She is currently working at Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRA) Law Offices as a junior associate at the litigation department. She works at Source One Asia. Richie has the functional talent of spotting funky yet bargain accessories. She also enjoys watching NBA live, especially if it features Dwane Wade.

Sherilyn Siy

Sherilyn graduated summa cum laude from the Ateneo de Manila University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a minor in Chinese Studies. She worked as a research assistant at the Institute of Philippine Culture (IPC), and then as an English teacher in Xiamen, China. She received the SYLFF Fellowship in 2004 and graduated with a Master’s Degree in Applied Social Psychology in March, 2007. She attended the 2005 SYLFF Asia-Pacific Regional Forum at the University of Indonesia and presently serves at the SYLFF Fellows Council (SFC). Sherilyn attributes her zealous love for noodles to her Chinese heritage. Sherilyn dreams of writing a book about the noodles of the world someday.

Leona Paula Gianan

Pau was an undergraduate scholar at the Ateneo de Manila University where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. She became a SYLFF Fellow in 2003, and she received her Master's Degree in Social and Community Psychology last March 2008. She is currently working as a Research Executive at TNS, Makati. In her free time, Pau enjoys watching sitcoms and movies. Pau loves simply hanging out and playing with her dogs.

Katherine Lacson

. Kate earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication at the Ateneo de Manila University. She was involved in cultural research and documentary production before she decided to pursue a Master’s Degree in History. Kate attended the 2003 SYLFF Asia-Pacific Regional Forum at Chiang Mai University. She is currently a lecturer at the Department of History at the Ateneo de Manila University. Kate took everyone’s breath away at the SYLFF Program Administrator's Meeting last January 2005 with her soulful rendition of “Someone to Watch Over Me”. She enjoys playing tennis and plans to skydive someday.

Mark Leinad Enojo

Mark earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science at the Ateneo de Manila University. He received the SYLFF Fellowship in 2003 and is the first SYLFF Fellow to graduate from the Law School in 2004. He also passed the bar in 2004. He worked as a practicing attorney at the Ponce Enrile Reyes & Manalastas Associates law office, specializing in Corporate Law. He is currently in Hanoi, Vietnam, working as a Foreign Legal Advisor for Kelvin Chia Partnership, a branch office of a duly registered law partnership in Singapore. Mark dreams of becoming the president of the Philippines someday (and the SYLFF@ADMU Fellows have already pledged their votes!). Mark is also a great companion for eating out, thanks to his hearty appetite.