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Save the Children Philippines Board of Trustees
Alicia Dela Rosa-Bala
Chairperson/ Trustee
Alicia Dela Rosa-Bala (Alice) is a renowned public servant with a proven track record in social welfare and child rights.
She previously served as the Chairperson of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) and Undersecretary for Policy and Plans at the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), where she dedicated 39 years of her career.
From 2012 to 2015, Alice held the position of Deputy Secretary-General for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Socio-Cultural Community Department in Jakarta, Indonesia. In this role, she oversaw a wide range of sectors including civil service, environment, science and technology, health, women, youth, social welfare and development, and disaster management. Her significant contributions to ASEAN were recognized by the ambassadors of member countries at the end of her term.
In 2019, Alice was appointed as the Philippines' first child rights representative to the ASEAN Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children. Additionally, she was the inaugural elected head of the first session of the Commission on Social Development, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific in 2008.
Maria Lourdes Kristen S. Quintos
Vice-Chairperson/ Trustee
Kristen Quintos (Chicky) is a seasoned leader with a distinguished career spanning various facets of the banking and finance industry. Her experience encompasses investment banking, corporate banking, developmental finance, and private banking.
Currently, she serves as the Executive Director of UBS AG, Singapore. Prior to this role, she held the position of President and CEO of Maybank ATR Kim Eng, Philippines from 2016 to 2019. She has also held significant leadership positions at prominent financial institutions, including Managing Director and Chief Representative of Bank of Singapore, Managing Director and Head Philippines Desk of ING Bank N.V. Philippines, and Vice President for Corporate Finance and Corporate Governance of Alternergy Partners PTE. LTD.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Chicky is actively involved in various non-profit organizations. She is also member of the Board of Trustees of Teach for the Philippines and a member of the Teach for All Network. Additionally, she serves as President and Board of Trustees Member of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines.
Jose Victor Zalamea
Corporate Treasurer/ Trustee
Jose Victor Zalamea (Jovi) is a highly accomplished international banking professional with a deep expertise in Investment Banking advisory and Financial Structuring & Markets. He has a proven track record of success in driving growth and innovation across diverse markets, particularly in the dynamic regions of Southeast Asia and Latin America.
He is currently the Managing Director of PrimeMovers Equity in Singapore. He was the former Executive Director and senior banker at Goldman Sachs' Investment Banking Division, where he specialized in key Southeast Asian markets. Since joining the firm in 1999 in New York, he has held pivotal leadership roles.
Jovi's strong academic background includes an MBA from Northwestern University – Kellogg School of Management and a Magna Cum Laude degree in Economics and Mathematics from the University of the Philippines. His commitment to community service was recognized in 2005 when he was named one of Goldman Sachs' Inaugural Public Fellows.
Alistair Brown
Trustee
Alistair Brown (Al) brings a wealth of financial leadership experience to the Save the Children Philippines Board of Trustees. Currently, he serves as the Chief Financial Officer at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research.
Al's dedication to social impact is evident through his previous role as Chief Finance Officer of Save the Children Australia.
He has an impressive 17-year tenure with the AXA Group, where he rose to the position of Regional Chief Financial Officer for Asia. In this role, he oversaw some 500 finance staff and professionals across eight countries during a period of significant growth and transformation.
Al’s career demonstrates a strong foundation in finance. He began his journey with a decade of experience in Chartered Accounting at Deloitte Australia. Throughout his career, he has held diverse finance roles, including Corporate Finance in Australia, Financial Controller in Japan, and Group Finance in Paris.
Al holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia.
Russell Molina
Trustee
Russell Molina (Russ) is an award-winning and celebrated Filipino children’s book author, graphic novelist, and songwriter/ lyricist. He is also a profound advertising executive and is the Chief Digital Officer and Founding Partner of Seven A.D.
He previously held the position of Deputy Executive Creative Director for both DDB Group Philippines and McCann Erickson Philippines. Over his illustrious career, he managed major accounts for brands like Philippine Savings Bank, Smart, McDonald's, and Coca-Cola.
Russ’ numerous awards and citations include the Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature, the Philippine Board on Books for Young People (PBBY) Salanga Writer’s Prize, Alcala Illustrator’s Prize, and National Children’s Book Awards, as well as the 17th Gawad CCP Para sa Alternatibong Pelikula at Video for the short video “Tabing.” He also won various advertising and guild awards including the Print Campaign Creative Guild Awards “Cannes Series.”
His works feature a wide range of themes, inspired by real-life stories that offer a wellspring of ideas and insights. His renowned masterpieces, such as “Madyik Silya ni Titoy” (Titoy’s Magical Chair) and “Sampu Pataas, Sampu Pababa” (Ten Up, Ten Down), have inspired countless children to overcome challenges, and embrace creativity and imagination.
Russ holds a BA in Communication Arts, majoring in Writing and minoring in Theater, from the University of the Philippines, Los Baños.
Salma Pir T. Rasul
Trustee
Salma Pir T. Rasul is a distinguished dual-qualified lawyer in the Philippines as well as in the US States of New York and Maryland. She is a women and children’s rights advocate with a strong commitment to public service and social justice. She is currently the Programs Director of the Philippine Center for Islam and Democracy, where she oversees a range of initiatives promoting interfaith dialogue and democratic governance.
In addition, Salma is the Director of Islamic Law Studies at the University of the Philippines Law Center (UPLC). She also serves as a Programs Development Consultant at the Institute of Administration of Justice of the UPLC and is a regular lecturer for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) program of the UPLC and the Lyceum of the Philippines College of Law.
Salma is a member of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines and the Philippine Bar Association. She holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of the Philippines College of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Business Economics from the University of the Philippines School of Economics.
Marco Antonio Luisito V. Sardillo III
Trustee
Atty. Marco Sardillo III (Marco) is an experienced development professional with a proven track record of driving impactful change. He has held leadership positions in both the public and private sectors, including serving as Administrator of the Intramuros Administration and National Government Expert Consultant at the Asian Development Bank.
Currently, he serves as the Executive Director of the Asia Society Philippines and Senior Consultant for Accessible Infrastructure Reform at the Asia Foundation. His expertise extends to various fields, including public policy, urban development, and human rights.
He is a dedicated educator, contributing to the Ateneo School of Law and the Ateneo School of Government. He also provides pro bono advisory services to non-government organizations focused on social justice, public interest issues, and youth leadership.
Marco's academic credentials include advanced degrees from prestigious institutions. He holds a Master of Science in Local Economic Development from the London School of Economics and Political Science, a Master in Public Policy from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy – National University Singapore, a Juris Doctor from Ateneo Law School, and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Ateneo de Manila University.
Maria Corazon G. Dizon
Trustee
Maria Corazon Dizon (Cora) is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in strategic finance, operations, business development, and project management. Her strong leadership and strategic acumen have been instrumental in driving success for numerous companies and organizations. In recognition of her achievements, she was awarded the 17th ING CFO of the Year in 2023.
After a distinguished 40-year career in corporate finance, Cora now leverages her expertise through consultancy and advisory services for various industries. She previously held key leadership positions, including Chief Finance Officer of ACEN Corporation and Vice President of Ayala Land, Inc. She also began her career as a Senior Auditor at SGV (now Ernst & Young Global Services [Philippines] Inc.).
Cora is a CPA and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce degree in Accountancy from the University of Santo Tomas, graduating cum laude. She completed units for Master’s degree in Business Administration from De la Salle University Graduate School of Business, and has completed the Executive Management Program in the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.
Beverly Lorraine C. Ho, MD MPH
Trustee
Beverly Lorraine Ho (Bev) is a leading expert in Philippine healthcare and has been instrumental in driving progress towards universal health coverage through her work in public health policy, health financing, primary care, health promotion, behavior change campaigns, partnerships, and communications.
Bev's extensive experience in public health includes holding various leadership roles, most notably in the Department of Health where she rose through the ranks from Chief of the Health Research Division of the Health Policy Development and Planning Bureau to becoming the Assistant Secretary of Public Health Services.
Her leadership and impact have been recognized with numerous awards, including the Ten Outstanding Young Men and Women awards, as well as prestigious fellowships from Yale University, the University of Oxford, China Medical Board and Atlantic Philanthropies, and the European School of Management and Technology Berlin.
Bev holds a Master of Public Health from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health as a Fulbright Scholar and Ayala Stewardship Fund Scholar, a Doctor of Medicine from the University of the Philippines Manila, and a Cum Laude of Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of the Philippines Diliman.
Michael K. Novell
Chairperson Emeritus
Michael Novell (Mike) is a veteran in humanitarian and development work with over four decades of experience at Save the Children. He has served in various leadership roles, both domestically and internationally.
From 1982 to 1988 and again from 1996 to 2004, Mike led Save the Children US' Philippines program as Country Director. He has extensive experience managing large-scale operations in both development and humanitarian contexts.
Formerly, Mike was the Senior Advisor of the Chief Operating Officers of Save the Children International and Save the Children US, and the Team Leader of the global Save the Children COVID-19 Task Force. He took up the position as Board Chair for Save the Children Philippines in 2022 and now holds the esteemed position of Chair Emeritus of Save the Children Philippines.
