Professor and Researcher@University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos
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Joanne Saquian is a distinguished Lecturer and Researcher at the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos, renowned for her expertise in Marketing and research. With over 6 years of experience in academia, she has spearheaded numerous projects aimed at enhancing curriculum development, student engagement, and faculty development. Her innovative research has earned her a post in the university, as Research Coordinator for the College of Business and Accountancy and is also an adviser for the college publication, The Business Primer. Passionate about education and community development, Ms. Saquian actively mentors young students and collaborates with local businesses to implement service learning practices. As a marketing advocate, Ms. Saquian also has profound experience in customer service, customer complaints escalation, BPO operations, and Quality Assurance.More...
Maria Isabel Hipolito
Curriculum Director@SMLP Inc
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Strategic and results-oriented education leader with over 20 years of experience in curriculum development, academic operations, and organizational leadership. I have a proven track record of building and leading cross-functional teams, implementing large-scale educational innovations, and leveraging technology—including AI—to enhance content development and learning delivery.
At SMLP Inc., I built a curriculum team from the ground up, growing it to over 80 members and leading the shift to agile content development. Through process optimization, we successfully reduced project sprints by 33%, accelerating delivery timelines from 24 to 16 sprints without compromising quality.
Before that, I spent 17 years at STI ESG Inc., executive-level roles and leading curriculum design, academic strategy, and faculty development across a nationwide network. I spearheaded curriculum innovations that aligned programs with evolving labor market needs and government standards while improving delivery systems, policy implementation, and educator training.
Passionate about empowering learners and educators alike, I thrive in environments where strategy meets execution—building systems and teams that drive real impact.More...